Sentence management panels
27 Sentence management panels
There are to be one or more sentence management panels.
The functions of a sentence management panel are—
to determine the classification of prisoners; and
to develop a sentence plan for each prisoner; and
to determine or vary the placement of each prisoner.
A sentence management panel consists of members appointed by the Secretary.
A member of a sentence management panel holds office on the terms and conditions determined by the Secretary.
In carrying out its functions, a sentence management panel must—
meet with such frequency as is necessary; and
establish its own procedures for the operation of the sentence management panel; and
establish and maintain the records.
The Secretary may at any time—
carry out any of the functions of a sentence management panel; or
vary a decision made by a sentence management panel in relation to a prisoner's classification; or
vary any of the procedures for the operation of a sentence management panel.
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