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Does the Department of Corrections have a process to ensure that any witnesses appearing in recall hearing for a paroled offender are able to attend and give evidence, if so, what is this process?

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Rawiri Waititi

Member for Waiariki · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Does the Department of Corrections have a process to ensure that any witnesses appearing in recall hearing for a paroled offender are able to attend and give evidence, if so, what is this process?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

If witnesses are required to attend and give evidence, the New Zealand Parole Board would notify the applicant and/or the respondent and request they produce the required witnesses at the recall hearing. Section 118A of the Parole Act provides that the chairperson or a panel convenor can issue a summons requiring any person to attend and give evidence, if necessary.