CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ACT 2014 (NO 26 OF 2014) - SECT 62 Early release
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ACT 2014 (NO 26 OF 2014) - SECT 62
Early release(1) The Commissioner may release a sentenced prisoner up to 7 days before the prisoner's release date if the Commissioner considers it appropriate to do so.
(2) In determining whether it is appropriate, the Commissioner must have regard to the following:
(a) the interests and wellbeing of the prisoner;
(b) the protection of the prisoner;
(c) the administration of justice;
(d) the protection of the general community;
(e) any other matter the Commissioner considers relevant.
(3) This section does not apply in relation to a prisoner who is being released subject to a parole order.
(4) If a prisoner is released early under this section, the prisoner's term of imprisonment is taken to have expired on the day on which the prisoner is released.