Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections v Parsons

[2017] NZHC 18

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY

CRI-2016-409-000156 [2017] NZHC 18

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

v

PIERRE JOHN PARSONS

Hearing:	On the papers
Judgment:	18 January 2017

JUDGMENT OF NATION J

[1]      Mr Parsons is currently subject to an extended supervision order.  It expires on 25 January 2017.

[2]      The  Chief  Executive  of  the  Department  of  Corrections  has  filed  an application for and extended supervision order and an interim supervision order with intensive monitoring in relation to Mr Parsons.   Those applications are to be first called in Court on 8 February 2017 at 10.00 am.

[3]      The applications were served on Mr Parsons on 23 December 2016.  I have now received a memorandum signed by counsel for the Chief Executive and Mr Starling as counsel for Mr Parsons.

[4]      Mr Parsons has consented to the interim order remaining in force until the substantive hearing date  for the  applications.    Counsel  have  confirmed  that  the

hearing date for the substantive proceedings of 26 April 2017 at 2.15 pm is suitable.

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS v PARSONS [2017] NZHC 18 [18 January

2017]

[5]      I  am  satisfied,  and  with  the  consent  of  Mr  Parsons,  that  in  these circumstances it is appropriate to make, and I do make, an order that the respondent, Pierre Parsons, is to be subject to an interim supervision order with intensive monitoring on the standard conditions and the special conditions which are attached to the application dated 22 December 2016.   Such interim supervision order is to come into force on 26 January 2017 and continue until the substantive applications filed by the applicant are determined.

[6]      The first call hearing of the proceedings on 8 February 2017 at 10.00 am is vacated.

Solicitors:

Raymond Donnelly & Co., Christchurch.