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How does the Parole Board decide when to schedule or progress Parole Board hearings, and what notice, if any, must be given to affected individuals before a hearing date is set?

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Rawiri Waititi

Member for Waiariki · Te Pāti Māori

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  • How does the Parole Board decide when to schedule or progress Parole Board hearings, and what notice, if any, must be given to affected individuals before a hearing date is set?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

The Parole Act 2002 determines when most hearings must take place, depending on the type of hearing. There is no legislative requirement determining the notice period a person must be given of an upcoming parole hearing.