What is Parole Board?
A parole board is a panel of people who decide whether an offender should be released from prison on parole after serving at least a minimum portion of their sentence as prescribed by the sentencing judge.
Parole Board South Africa Contact Details
Parole Board – Johannesburg
Address: Power Park, Soweto South Africa
Phone: (011) 933-7181
Parole is an internationally accepted mechanism that allows for the conditional release of offenders from a correctional center into the community prior to the expiration of their entire sentences of imprisonment, as imposed by a court of law.
Parole Board – Boksburg
Location: Boksburg, South Africa
Phone :(011) 898-3734
Parole is an internationally accepted mechanism that allows for the conditional release of offenders from a correctional center into the community prior to the expiration of their entire sentences of imprisonment, as imposed by a court of law.
Parole Board – East London
Address: West Bank, King William’s Town, South Africa
Phone: (043) 731-1610
Parole is an internationally accepted mechanism that allows for the conditional release of offenders from a correctional center into the community prior to the expiration of their entire sentences of imprisonment, as imposed by a court of law.
How do I get parole in South Africa?
Parole conditions
Parole is never unconditional and prisoners must agree in writing to comply with conditions set by the Parole Board.
Failure to comply with parole conditions could result in being returned to prison.
The following conditions apply to all parolees:
- they must not commit an offense
- they must not possess an offensive weapon
- they must be under the supervision of a Community Corrections Officer
- they must obey any reasonable direction from the assigned Community Corrections Officer.
Common additional conditions
The Parole Board is able to add further conditions if they feel necessary.
Common conditions include:
- alcohol and drug testing
- not entering licensed premises
- not associating with certain individuals
- not entering particular zones
- electronic monitoring for a period of time
- subject to a curfew.
Breaching the conditions
Parole is automatically canceled if an offender:
- commits and offense while on parole
- breaches the condition related to a firearm.
If an offender is automatically returned to prison and they have more than a year of their sentence to complete they can apply to the court for a new non-parole period.
The Parole Board reviews each breach and may decide to either:
- cancel the parole of the offender
- impose further conditions – such as community service.
The Department for Correctional Services is not responsible for setting parole conditions. We manage the offender and report breaches to the Parole Board and we may recommend additional conditions for the Parole Board to consider.
How long does it take to get parole in South Africa?
“That an offender is eligible for placement on parole under correctional supervision does not mean conditional placement will be granted automatically,” he said.
“Approximately six months before an offender completes the minimum detention period, the case management committee (CMC) activates the process.
Who approves parole in South Africa?
To qualify for parole, an offender must have served half of the sentence.
“Offenders who received life imprisonment can be eligible for parole after serving 25 years of their sentence but the decision to grant parole lies with the Minister.
How do I report a parolee in South Africa?
enquiry.complaints@dcs.gov.za or call 0860 000 327 for assistance.
How much does the Parole Board pay in South Africa?
Salary Recap
The average pay for a Parole Officer is ZAR 393,513 a year and ZAR 189 an hour in South Africa.
The average salary range for a Parole Officer is between ZAR 280,575 and ZAR 474,970. On average, a Bachelor’s Degree is the highest level of education for a Parole Officer.