Breaches of Parole

What is a breach of parole?

A breach is when an offender on parole fails to comply with any of the conditions of their parole order.

What happens if I breach my parole?

Breaches can include failing to report to Community Corrections within a specified time frame, failure to obey reasonable directions given by Community Corrections, leaving the State without permission, or committing further offences.

For minor breaches of parole, Community Corrections have legislative power to take the following actions:

• Give a reasonable direction to the offender
• Record the breach and take no action
• Provide an informal warning to the offender
• Provide a formal warning to the offender and advise that any further breaches will be reported to the State Parole Authority 
• Impose a curfew of up to 12 hours in any 24-hour period  

In more serious cases, Community Corrections notifies the Parole Authority of the breach of parole by submitting a Breach Report.

A Breach Report outlines the failure to comply, the parolee’s response to supervision and Community Corrections recommendation as to what action they suggest should be taken.

What will the SPA do if I breach my parole?

Depending on the nature of the breach the Authority can: 

• Revoke the parole order by issuing a warrant for the offender’s arrest and return to custody
• Stand the matter over for court results or to obtain updated information from Community Corrections
• Issue a formal warning
• Impose additional conditions 
• Impose a period of home detention for up to 30 days, pending an assessment of suitability by Community Corrections.
• Take no action and note the report