This chapter explains the process for applying to the court for extended supervision (ES) orders for child sex offenders assessed as at high risk of re-offending.
ES applications are made by the local crown solicitor's office upon instruction from the CPPS head office. The court may impose an ES order if it is satisfied, having considered specific matters set out in a psychological health assessment report, that the offender is likely to re-offend sexually against children.
Research in New Zealand and overseas has shown that high-risk child sex offenders' risk of re-offending remains constant over a long period of time following release from prison. This is quite different from other types of high-risk offenders, whose risk of re-offending is greatest in the period immediately following release from prison, but then reduces over time.
ES is aimed at managing the long-term risks posed by child sex offenders in the community. It enables the Department of Corrections to monitor medium-high and high-risk child sex offenders for up to 10 years following release from prison.
Legislative reference: Section 107A-Z Parole Act 2002.
The ES application process consists of the following stages:
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Stage |
Description |
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1 |
Eligible offenders are identified. |
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2 |
The Department of Corrections psychologist prepares the psychological health assessment. |
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3 |
The general manager, CPPS, decides whether to proceed with the ES application. |
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4 |
The crown solicitor applies to court for the ES order. |
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5 |
The court decides whether to grant the ES order, and may also impose interim special conditions. |
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6 |
The probation officer prepares the ES special conditions report to determine what, if any, special conditions to recommend. Reference: Volume 1, Part IX, Chapter 1, Extended Supervision Special Conditions Report. ( please refer to the related links section on this page) |
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7 |
The probation officer makes an application to the New Zealand Parole Board (NZPB) for special conditions to be imposed, where necessary. |
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