The Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards have decision making competency with the exception of decisions regarding the granting of parole to people who are declared dangerous criminals in terms of Section 286A of the Criminal Procedure Act, the converting of sentences of imprisonment imposed in terms of Section 276 (A) (3) of the Criminal Procedure Act into correctional supervision and decisions with regard to those sentenced to life imprisonment. In such cases recommendations are submitted to the courts a quo who in turn will make decision in respect of conditional placement.
The Correctional Matters Amendment Act of 2011 provides for a new medical parole policy and correctional supervision. The Medical Parole Advisory Board is appointed to look into all seriously and terminally ill inmates who have submitted reports requesting to be released on medical grounds.