The Parole Board makes orders for the release of prisoners serving a term of imprisonment of 12 months or more, but less than five years.

A prisoner is eligible for parole consideration upon the expiry of the non-parole period that has been fixed by the sentencing court.

If an offender fails to comply with the conditions of the parole order, including conviction and sentence for further offences while on parole, that offender is in breach of parole.

Victims can make submissions to the Parole Board for consideration.