What is a parole order?

A parole order is an order made by the Parole Board that allows a prisoner to live in the community while completing their prison sentence.

The probation officer is responsible for:

• the preparation of pre-parole reports
• supervision, case management and monitoring the progress of parolees
• provision of information and progress reports to the Parole Board

The community has expectations that:

• they will be protected
• prisoners on Parole Orders will be appropriately supervised