What happens when a prisoner has met the release criteria and they are eligible to leave the prison or legal custody?<\/p>\n
As a rule, the time when a prisoner gets released depends most on:<\/p>\n
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Quite often, prisoners serving determinate sentences get released by automatic process. Much of the time the release happens around the middle of their sentence.<\/p>\n
Prisoners usually leave prison on probation<\/a> if their sentence is twelve (12) months or longer. There is no need for a Parole Board to get involved when this occurs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some prisoners who get detained in legal custody can apply for parole<\/a>. The parole process is for those with an extended sentence, or a fixed-term sentence for:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n There is no need for prisoners with a life sentence or an indeterminate sentence to ask for parole. In these cases, the government will apply for parole<\/a> on their behalf.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Those who get detained in legal custody can leave prison for short periods at the end of their sentence. Leaving prison towards the end can happen no matter whatever type or length of sentence.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: Prisons do not release prisoners if they could be a risk to the members of the public or they may commit further crimes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A prison resettlement day release allows prisoners to leave custody during the daytime. This means they could go on a training course to help them look for work after they get released.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A prison resettlement overnight release allows them to spend a night out of jail. As a rule they must stay at the place where they will live after leaving prison.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The childcare resettlement licence is a special release concession for some prisoners. It allows them to spend some private time with their child or children.<\/p>\n But, prisoners can only apply for this if they will be the only carer for the child<\/strong> after their prison sentence.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the United Kingdom, all prisoners get help to prepare for life after leaving prison. They will get advice during the last twelve weeks of their prison sentence.<\/p>\n Thus, the advice and support will help them to:<\/p>\n Some prisoners will also get additional specialist support if they have:<\/p>\n One of the general rules of leaving prison in the United Kingdom allows released prisoners to spend the last few months of their sentence at a prison close to where they plan on living.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n As a rule, entitlement to welfare benefits<\/a> will cease for people imprisoned or detained in legal custody. You can ask by letter for any due arrears to get paid to someone else for you. You can But, persons leaving prison may qualify for financial support which includes:<\/p>\n \n Some organisations provide support for families’ of prisoners<\/a> and for people leaving prison. They include Nacro<\/a> and \n National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat happens when a Parole Board reviews a case?<\/h2>\n
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\nPrisoners with a Non Fixed Term (indeterminate) or Life Sentence<\/h2>\n
\nHow to get Temporary Release from Prison<\/h2>\n
\nPrison Resettlement Day Releases<\/h2>\n
\nPrison Resettlement Overnight Release<\/h2>\n
\nChildcare Resettlement Licence<\/h2>\n
\nGetting Help Before Leaving Prison<\/h2>\n
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\nExtra Support after Leaving Prison UK<\/h2>\n
\n also choose to have money paid into your own account.\n<\/p>\n\n
\n the Prison Reform Trust.\n<\/p>\n
\n Telephone: 0300 123 1889<\/a>
\n 16-17 Devonshire Square
\n London
\n EC2M 4SQ\n<\/p>\n
\nRelated Help Guides<\/h4>\n