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The following organisations / people are advised of a prisoner’s release:

Category of Prisoner Who Notified Information Provided When
All Prisoners Unit Managers

Release Date

2 months prior to release
All Prisoners Released on Licence Controlling Officer at Community Probation Service Centre in the district where the offender will live

The date of release of the offender the offender's release conditions the duration of the offender's release conditions.

1 Week prior to release
All Prisoners Police Notification of release
Note: This is done via an electronic interface

On release

Prisoners Subject to Victims Notification Request Victim Information provided in accordance with PPM A.15 Victim Notification  
HRX and HRHP Prisoners CPPS Information provided in accordance with PPM D.12 - Highest Risk Offenders(HRX) - Information Sharing with the Police  

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