Types of recall arrangement
There are three types of recall arrangement.
Fixed-term recall
A fixed-term recall means you are released 28 days after going back to prison. After you’re released, you go back on licence until the end of your sentence.
You can make representations if you want to. The Parole Board may agree to release you on licence straight away.
Standard recall
A standard recall may mean you stay in prison until the end of your sentence. You can be released earlier only if a Parole Board believes you:
won’t commit any more crime
are not a danger to the public
Even if you do not make any representations, your case is sent to the Parole Board after 28 days. It can either:
release you straight away
fix a date (within one year) for you to be released on licence
Extended sentences
If you’re on an extended sentence your case is sent to the Parole Board within 14 days of your recall. You are told when the hearing is. The Parole Board decides if, and when you can be released.
The Parole Board looks at your case and can either:
release you straight away
fix a date (within one year) for you to be released on licence
You can make representations if you want to.
Offender managers - how they can support you
If you are on probation, you may have to meet regularly with an offender manager. This will be part of your community order, a suspended sentence order or if you’re on licence from prison. Find out about what to expect from your offender manager and your responsibilities while on probation.
How your offender manager can help you
Your offender manager helps you complete your sentence and get you away from crime. They can help you:
identify problems in your life and help you get over them
keep to the rules that have been set as part of your sentence
stay out of trouble
This could mean helping you to:
complete an education or training course
get treatment for any addictions you have - like drug use
get help with any problems with your behaviour
Having meetings with your offender manager
Meetings will normally be at your local probation office
If you have a community sentence, or are released from prison under licence or parole, you may have to meet regularly with an offender manager. This is known as ‘supervision’.
It’s very important that you go to these meetings.
Meetings will normally be at your local probation office.
What happens at meetings
At the first meeting your offender manager should explain:
the terms (rules) of your probation
the dates and times of meetings
any appointments you must go to - like a training course or treatment
the chance you have to change your life for the better
what happens if you don’t do what you are asked
Your sentence plan
Your offender manager asks you to read and agree to a 'sentence plan'. This states the rules you must stick to while on probation - and your responsibilities.
Your progress will be reviewed at later meetings with your offender manager.
Your responsibilities while on probation
Tell your offender manager if you plan to change your address or phone number
Whether it’s a meeting with your offender manager or an appointment, it is important that you:
listen carefully to what your offender manager says and do what they ask
arrive for meetings or appointments on time
do not arrive at meetings or appointments drunk or after taking drugs
show respect to offender manager and other people you meet during your sentence
let your offender manager visit you at home if they need to
You must tell your offender manager straight away if you plan to change your address or phone number.
You must also tell your offender manager if you’re having any problems sticking to the rules of your order or licence.