Statement from the Adult Parole Board of Victoria
Wednesday 16 August 2006
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BACKGROUND
The County Court of Victoria made an Extended Supervision Order (ESO) in relation
to Brian Keith Jones. The Court ordered that the ESO shall commence on 10 August
2005 for a period of 15 years and that it shall be reviewed no later than the 8 August
2008 by the Court and thereafter at intervals of no more than 3 years.
On 10 August 2005, the Adult Parole Board (the Board) imposed a strict supervision
regime to ensure the protection of the community and to promote Mr Jones’ ongoing
rehabilitation and treatment. The ESO contains 23 core conditions, instructions and
directions as outlined in the Serious Sex Offenders Monitoring Act 2005. Among
those conditions are that Mr Jones must wear an electronic tag, adhere to a curfew,
must not have any unsupervised contact with children or young persons under the age
of 18, and cannot use or access the internet. The Board has the power to review and
vary the instructions and directions at any time.
RECENT INCIDENT
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It was brought to the Board’s attention that an electronic monitoring device
worn by Mr Jones alerted corrections staff to an unauthorised absence from his
residence.
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The Department of Justice referred the matter the Board.
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The Board interviewed Mr Jones via videolink this afternoon.
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The evidence before the Board was that:
o Mr Jones was absent for his residence from 7.01 pm to 7.36 pm without
approval.
o Mr Jones did not enter the Ararat township but was walking his dog
adjacent to the Ararat Prison.
o Did not come in contact with any person.
o Aside from the current incident, had participated in all requirements and
expectations of the ESO.
o Continues to attend Corrections Victoria’s Sex Offender Programs and at
Forensicare on a regular bases for anti-androgen injections.
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The Board does not have the legislative power to breach an ESO. A Court must
deal with any breach proceedings.
However, the Board:
o Explained to Mr Jones the potential consequences of any other incidents of
non-compliance.
o Reminded Mr Jones that if he fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply
with any condition of his ESO, and if found guilty by a Court, he could be
sentenced to a term of imprisonment of up to 5 years.
o Ordered that Mr Jones must not to leave his home except in the company of
a Corrections Victoria approved escort.
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Tightened the curfew. The curfew has been extended to apply between
3.00 pm and 9.30 am.
The Board issued clear advice to Mr Jones that on this occasion it was
appropriate to increase his level of supervision but was warned that any future
non-compliance could result in further imprisonment for up to five years.
Mr Jones is presently housed in a special accommodation unit within the
perimeter of Ararat Prison.
The Board and staff of Corrections Victoria will continue to closely monitored
Mr Jones.
David Provan
General Manager