What is a 28 day recall?

In theory a determinate sentence prisoner’s standard recall should be dealt with, from start to finish, within 28 days of the prisoner’s return to custody. This means that a determinate sentence prisoner can technically be released 28 days after recall.

How long do you get when recalled to prison?

There are three different types of recall: Fixed term recall: Prisoners will be sent back to prison for 14 days if the original sentence was less than 12 months and 28 days if the original sentence was more than 12 months.

What does it mean when you get recalled to prison?

You can be taken straight back to prison if you have been released on licence or parole and you break the rules of your probation. This is known as a ‘recall’.

How long after recall can a prisoner be released?

Can a pris-Oner be rereleased after a recall?

Unlike determinate sentence prisoners who have been recalled, an indeterminate sentence pris- oner’s rerelease can only be directed following an oral hearing. This means that there will often be a number of months delay before the prisoner can even be considered for rerelease on licence.

When do you go back to prison after 14 days?

14 days – if your original sentence was less than 12 months 28 days – if your original sentence was 12 months or more When you’re released you’ll be back on probation and licence until the end of your sentence.

How long does it take for a recall to take place?

Direct that the case proceed to an oral hearing for further consideration. In theory a determinate sentence prisoner’s standard recall should be dealt with, from start to finish, within 28 days of the prisoner’s return to custody. This means that a determinate sentence prisoner can technically be released 28 days after recall.