In the matter of the Corrections Act 1997
and
In the matter of an Application for Parole by Richard Francis Clarke
22 October 2004
(GIVEN ORALLY UPON HEARING APPLICATION)
The Board has considered the matters that we are required to consider under the Corrections Act. The Board is required to consider a number of matters, including whether or not you are likely to re-offend and whether or not your rehabilitation will be better served outside the prison system, than within the prison system.
Considering all matters, the Board considers that you have now learnt from your breach of parole and revocation of parole and you are going to be paroled from the 2nd November, 2004.
We have taken into account the fact that you are obviously remorseful and that you came back voluntarily and you presented yourself to the police. It was a fact of you bringing it to their attention that resulted in you coming back here on breach on parole rather than the police apprehending you.
We have also noted that you have reasonable prospects of employment with St Leonard’s Saw Mill and with other employment prospects likely.
We note that you have formed a relationship with a Ms Hill and that you intend to reside at her home. Amongst the conditions on your parole will be a condition you attend drug counselling and also, of course, you can be subject to random drug tests.
Finally we note that you have been drug-free for the last three years and that you have tested negative when tested in prison, for drugs.
Finally I note the reference, a glowing reference, from the Catering Manager of Risdon.
You will be released on parole on the 2nd November, 2004 and remain on parole until the 2nd August, 2005.
