Release
When prisoners can be released is determined by the sentencing laws, the sentencing judge, and the Parole Board.
When eligible, an offender’s case is heard by the Parole Board who decides whether to grant parole, and if there are any conditions of release.
If parole is not granted a date will be set for the next hearing.
Sentence |
Eligible for release |
Less than two years |
Automatically released on conditions after serving half of their sentence |
More than two years |
Eligible for parole after serving one-third of their sentence or at the end of any non-parole period imposed by the sentencing judge |
Preventive detention |
Eligible for parole at the end of the non-parole period imposed by the sentencing judge |