Sentence of more than 3 years and not a serious violent offence or sexual offence
160C Sentence of more than 3 years and not a serious violent offence or sexual offence
This section applies if section 160D does not apply and the offender’s period of imprisonment is more than 3 years.
If the offender had a current parole eligibility date, the court must fix the date the offender is eligible for parole.
If the offender had a current parole release date, the court may fix the date the offender is eligible for parole.
A date fixed under subsection (2) or (3) must not be earlier than the current parole eligibility date or current parole release date mentioned in the subsection for the offender.
If neither subsection (2) nor (3) applies, the court may fix the date the offender is eligible for parole.
Note—
See also section 160F.
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