Offender may be paroled
141 Offender may be paroled
In the exercise of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy in relation to an offender who is sentenced to imprisonment, the Governor may make a parole order in respect of the offender.
An offender may be paroled under subsection (1) whether or not he or she is or will be eligible for parole and despite section 96(3).
The release date is that set by the Governor.
The parole period is that set by the Governor; but it must be at least 6 months and not more than 5 years.
Part 3 of the Sentence Administration Act 2003 applies in respect of the parole order and to the offender to whom the parole order applies.
[Section 141 amended: No. 50 of 2003 s. 29(3).]
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