When the Parole Act 2002 starts, there is a special time called the transition period. This period lasts for 3 months after the act starts. During this time, the Board must hold a type of hearing called an attended hearing for certain cases, like deciding release conditions or parole, as described in section 49.

The Board must do this even if other parts of the act, like sections 45 to 48, say something different. The Board can use its powers for hearings that will happen after the transition period ends, as outlined in sections 42 to 50. This is to make things clear.

The transition period starts on the commencement date of the Parole Act 2002 and ends 3 months later, as mentioned in section 99. You can find more information about the types of hearings in section 42. The Board's powers during this time are important for making decisions about release conditions and parole.