A.09.02.R1 Authority to approve Release to Work

Authority

The Chief Executive may authorise Release to Work for a prisoner in accordance with sections 62 and 63 of the Corrections Act 2004. The Chief Executive's powers under these sections may be delegated.

Authority for approval

Section 62: Any decisions relating to temporary release may only be made by the Chief Executive or by persons to whom this power has been lawfully delegated by the Chief Executive.

Authority to decline applications for Release to Work

Section 62: A prisoner's application for Release to Work can only be approved or declined by the Chief Executive or by persons to whom this power has been lawfully delegated by the Chief Executive.

Procedure for approval of Release to Work

Guideline: The procedure for assessing and approving a Release to Work application is summarised on the attached forms. The general process is as follows:

1. Case Officer reviews basic information, assesses eligibility, risk and risk mitigation, and makes recommendation.
2. Unit Manager reviews and adapts Case Officer's work as required and makes further recommendation.
3. Manager Custodial Systems or Prison Manager pre-approves or declines application.
4. Corrections Inmate Employment finds appropriate employer.
5. Unit Manager assesses employer suitability and media risk.
6. Manager Custodial Systems, Prison Manager, or Regional Operations Manager makes final decision to approve or decline the application, as per appropriate authorisation level.
7. Case Officer processes application on IOMS, issues Prisoner with a license, ensures all mitigation strategies are in place and completes all other administration requirements.

Authorisation Levels for Releases to Work

Authorisation levels

Reg. 26 and Guideline: The following table shows who can authorise, set the duration of, and specify any conditions for Release to Work under the Chief Executive’s Delegated Authorities for Prisoner Management.