Western Australian Consolidated Acts Western Australian Consolidated Acts (1) The release by the
Governor of a person in, or regarded as being in, strict or safe custody by
virtue of an order made under Chapter XXVIII of The Criminal Code may, if the
Governor thinks fit, be by means of a parole order made by the Governor.
(2) The parole order
may not be made unless a report about the person has been given by the Board
under section 12.
(3) The release date
is that set by the Governor.
(4) The parole period
in the order is to be set by the Governor and must be at least 6 months
and not more than 5 years.
(5) The Minister must
cause a copy of every parole order made in respect of a person described in
subsection (1) and a written explanation of the circumstances giving rise
to it to be tabled in each House of Parliament within 15 sitting days of that
House after it is made.
[Section 27B inserted by No. 41 of 2006
s. 23; amended by No. 29 of 2008 s. 39(10).]