R v Coley

[2012] NZHC 3481

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND PALMERSTON NORTH REGISTRY

CRI-2008-054-2900 [2012] NZHC 3481

THE QUEEN

Applicant

v

STANLEY HAROLD COLEY

Respondent

Hearing:         17 December 2012

Counsel:         P L Murray for Crown

J A Younger for Respondent

Judgment:      17 December 2012

ORAL JUDGMENT OF MACKENZIE J

[1]      Mr Coley will soon be eligible for release on parole from a sentence of imprisonment for sexual offending.   The Department of Corrections has made application for an extended supervision order under s 107F of the Parole Act 2002. The grounds are set out in detail in the application and the annexures.

[2]      Counsel for Mr Coley advises that Mr Coley does not oppose the making of an order.  That is a responsible position for Mr Coley to take.  I consider that, on the

basis of the material in the application, an order is appropriate.

R V COLEY HC PMN CRI-2008-054-2900 [17 December 2012]

[3]      The order sought is for a term of ten years.  Having regard to the material in the application, I consider that length of term is required.  There will be an extended supervision order, to commence on 29 May 2013, being the sentence expiry date and statutory release date. The order will be for a period of ten years.

“A D MacKenzie J”

Solicitors:         Crown Solicitor’s office, Palmerston North for applicant

Jacinda Younger, Barrister & Solicitor, Palmerston North for Respondent