Parole Hearing
Under section 21(2) of the Parole Act 2002
Trent Michael Francis ILTON
Hearing:
23 June 2023
at Christchurch Men’s Prison via Ms Teams
Members of the Board:
Ms M More – Panel Convenor
Ms W Taumaunu
Ms K Coutts
In Attendance:
[withheld s9(2a) Official Information Act]
Support Persons:
[withheld s9(2a) Official Information Act]
DECISION OF THE BOARD
1.
Trent Michael Francis Ilton is 34, he makes his second appearance before the Board on
a sentence of seven years three months for possession for supply of methamphetamine
and amphetamine, hindering a medical officer of health, and failing to carry out
obligations in relation to a computer search. Mr Ilton was involved organising logistics
for a methamphetamine operation, the Canterbury Organised Crime Unit were
investigation the Tribesmen, Mr Ilton was trusted with a significant amount of money and
drugs. When a search warrant was executed methamphetamine with a street value of
two to three mil ion was found along with over $50,000 in cash.
2.
Mr Ilton’s offending history extends to four pages, it includes but is not limited to
burglaries, disorderly behaviour, driving, breach of community-based sentences, tax
evasion and fraud.
3.
Mr Ilton’s RoC*RoI is .39816, he has four years and two months remaining on his
sentence and his classification has just been reconfirmed as low. Mr Ilton’s behaviour is
of a positive standard, the Parole Assessment Report said there were no issues and his
PCO said he is in a trusted position and is compliant.
PO Box 939, Wel ington
Telephone (04) 495 8400 / 0800 727 653
[New Zealand Parole Board request email] / www.paroleboard.govt.nz
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4.
We last saw him on 15 February 2023, Mr Ilton had said substance abuse was an issue
and he was engaging with improving mental health, a psychological assessment was
requested.
5.
The psychological report of 12 May 2023 said that Mr Ilton’s offending history suggests a
general disregard for rules, and the wil ingness to put his own needs above others. He
said that he became stuck in the middle of the offending, that he was scapegoat, and he
minimised his active involvement in the gang and drug operation. He denied substance
abuse.
6.
The psychologist said Mr Ilton is at moderate risk of general of ending and it is likely to
be dishonesty related, and recommended the Medium Intensity Rehabilitation
Programme. They also recommended he engage with mental health services in prison
to manage mood difficulties, and to develop budgeting and financial skil s.
7.
Mr Ilton is on the MIRP, he completes that in August. A referral has been made to
re-engage with the mental health nurse, and there are concerns about his diabetes and
medication or lack thereof.
8.
Mr Ilton does not have a release proposal, he would like to go [withheld s9(2a) Official
Information Act]
9.
Mr Ilton said he is finding the MIRP challenging, he is encountering a co-offender and
being abused as he goes to and from, but he is developing a safety plan.
10.
Mr Ilton is paying reparation of $70 a week to IRD, and he sees value in doing release to
work from within prison. He is currently working in engineering and other trusted
positions, and has been referred for work outside the wire. His PCO said that following
completion of the MIRP it is likely his classification will go to minimum.
11.
Al in all Mr Ilton has not completed his rehabilitation and has not undertaken any
reintegration, as such his risk is undue and parole is declined.
12.
We wil see him again in 12 months, in that time we ask that he is assisted to sort his
health problems, completes his rehabilitation, and undertakes some comprehensive
reintegration. We also support him having assistance with budget advice, and we would
like him to have a reintegration hui [withheld s9(2a) Of icial Information Act]
13.
Mr Ilton wil be seen in June 2024.
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Ms M More
Panel Convenor
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