This On Demand was recorded on Thursday 5 August 2021.

This is a practical session on how to be counsel in parole hearings (also a refresher for those who have not done them for a while) covering:

• The test for parole (and sample submissions).
• Legal aid billing for Parole.
• Tips and tricks for clients to prepare for their hearings.
• Safety and release planning and whanau hui.
• AVL appearances.
• Residential restrictions reports.
• Extended board hearings for life imprisonment/ PD.
• The test for recall hearings and how to conduct them.
• Rehabilitation programmes - private and in prison.
• The use of private psychologists to prepare risk assessments.
• Attendees are provided with a set of sample documents including legal aid amendments to grant, sample submissions and sample psyc reports.

Who should view?

All lawyers who want to achieve core competency in Parole work. This is a good refresher for those who already practise in this area or wish to return.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn what your clients need to do to get parole.
• Learn about extended board hearings and parole recall hearings.
• Understand the legal tests, how to apply them practically and prepare submissions in support.
• Learn how to conduct parole hearings as legal counsel and how to prepare your clients to succeed.
• Come away with a sample submissions, legal aid amendments to grant and psyc reports.

Presenter Details

Emma Priest
Lucy Smith
Jim van Rensburg
Marie Dyhrberg KC