Parole Act 2002, ss 62-66
Your probation officer, the Department of Corrections or the police can apply to the Board for you to be recalled to prison. Effectively an application for recall is an application for your prison term to be re-imposed.
The recall application goes to a Panel Convener, who can make a temporary (“interim”) recall order until a hearing can be held. If an interim recall order is made you can be held in prison until the hearing.
The hearing to decide whether to make a full recall order usually takes place within two to four weeks later. If you need more time to prepare for your recall hearing you can ask for an adjournment so that the hearing is put off for a while.
It’s a really good idea to get a lawyer to help you. Legal aid is available for recall applications, if you qualify for legal aid.