Victim Submissions
The Board accepts all written submissions from victims of crime. Submissions are always considered comprehensively when the Board determines the suitability of a prisoner's release to parole and when determining the conditions imposed on a Parole Order.
A victim's submission must be in writing and must address either or both of the following:
- The victim's opinion of the effect the release of the prisoner would have on the victim; and
- Make suggestions about the conditions that should apply if the prisoner is released, such as a no contact condition (direct contact (such as in person) or indirect contact (via phone)).
Submissions can be typed or handwritten, and can be posted or emailed.
If a victim cannot make a submission due to age, illiteracy, disability or other difficulties, another person may make a submission on their behalf. The Office of the Commissioner for Victims of Crime, run by the Department of Justice, can help those who have difficulties with English or any other issues.
There is a template for victim submissions. This template helps victims to identify the issues that need to be addressed. A submission must be signed by the victim for it to be recognised by the Board.
Victim submissions are treated with the strictest confidentiality and cannot be accessed or obtained by any individual, including the prisoner or any person acting for or representing the prisoner, as the Board is an exempt agency from all applications for access to its documents under Schedule 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
Last updated: 8 April 2025