Section 49: Supervision after release on aftercare

49. Supervision after release on aftercare (1) Subject to subsection (5), every minor who is released on aftercare shall, on release, remain on aftercare for a period of one year or the balance of his sentence, whichever is the longer, under the supervision of a Probation Officer. (2) Every person who is under supervision under subsection (1) shall comply with the conditions contained in the aftercare order and any other instructions given by the Probation Officer with particular reference to his place of residence, occupation, activities or conduct. (3) A person on aftercare who is recalled shall be detained for a period not exceeding 3 months unless his sentence terminates earlier. (4) Subject to subsection (5), where a person is detained under subsection (3) he shall, on completion of the period of detention, be released and remain under supervision on the conditions of a fresh aftercare order until the expiry of the period of supervision. (5) The Commissioner may decide at any time to cancel an aftercare order where in his opinion supervision is no longer necessary or desirable. [S. 49 amended by Act 15 of 1998.]