Reintegration Home Detention (RHD)

RHD allows a small number of eligible and suitable inmates to be electronically monitored under home detention for the last six months of their non-parole period.

This provides a highly structured and monitored step-down between prison and parole for those inmates who have been assessed as suitable for the scheme.

Only Corrective Services NSW can assess and select offenders as suitable for RHD.

The State Parole Authority has no role in this process.

Inmates or legal representatives cannot make applications for RHD.

The legislation specifically excludes inmates serving life sentences, high risk sex or violent offenders and those sentenced for terrorism or domestic violence offences.

All inmates granted release to reintegration home detention are electronically monitored 24/7 and must comply with strict conditions, including submitting to alcohol and drug testing, participating in rehabilitation programs, employment and community service, if directed to do so by their Community Corrections Officer.