Early release
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:
the interests and wellbeing of the prisoner;
the protection of the prisoner;
the administration of justice;
the protection of the general community;
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.
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