Does a victim of crime get a say in whether or not an offender gets parole?
A victim of an offence, for which an offender is in custody, may lodge a written submission with the Board. The submission can: • Describe how the victim thinks the release of the offender would have on them • Make suggestions about the conditions that should apply to the offender if released. If a victim is incapable of making a submission due to age, disability or infirmity, another person may make a victim’s submission on the victim’s behalf. Victim submissions are described in more detail in the Sentence Administration Act 2003 Part 2 Division 1 section 5C.
