Overview

Introduction 

Parole assessment reports are the third stage in the pre-release process.  They are prepared by the Department of Corrections, for the New Zealand Parole Board (NZPB).

The purpose of parole assessment reports is to assist the NZPB to make an informed decision about an offender's possible release from prison.

Contents 

This chapter contains the following topics:

• About the Parole Assessment Report Process
• Full Parole Assessment Reports
• Partial Parole Assessment Reports
• Second and Subsequent Parole Assessment Reports
• Specific Parole Assessment Reports
• PS – The Parole Assessment Report Interview
• CPPS – Conducting Enquiries
• Recommending Release Conditions
• Residential Restrictions Enquiries
• CPPS – Drafting the Report
• PS – Finalising the Parole Assessment Report
• Special Circumstances