Apply for parole if you're a young offender

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Get a decision

You鈥檒l get a letter telling you what the Parole Board have decided and why. You鈥檒l get this a few days after a decision is made on your case.

It can take up to 6 months for the Parole Board to meet and make a decision on your case.

If you get parole

You鈥檒l be released on the first date you鈥檙e allowed to get parole or as soon as possible, and kept under supervision, known as being 鈥榦n licence鈥� or probation.

You can get help and financial support once you leave prison.

If you do not get parole

Your case will be sent back to the Parole Board at regular intervals if you do not get parole.

Challenge a decision

Find out how to challenge the Parole Board鈥檚 decision.