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## Introduction
This case, State of New South Wales v Lunn-Reid NSWSC 1197, heard on 13 October 2025, involves the State of New South Wales seeking to impose an extended supervision order (ESO) on Jesse John Lunn-Reid. The court ordered preliminary relief, including the appointment of a psychiatrist and a neuropsychologist to examine Lunn-Reid, and an interim supervision order (ISO) for 28 days. The judgment details Lunn-Reid’s extensive criminal history, mental health issues, and substance abuse, all of which contributed to the assessment that he poses an unacceptable risk of committing further serious offences if not supervised.
Key details
- Case Name: State of New South Wales v Lunn-Reid (Preliminary)
- Medium Neutral Citation: NSWSC 1197
- Court: Supreme Court of New South Wales
- Date of Decision: 13 October 2025
- Parties: State of New South Wales (Plaintiff) and Jesse John Lunn-Reid (Defendant)
- Judge: Wright J
- Legislation Involved: Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006 (NSW)
- Background: The State sought a continuing detention order (CDO) or, alternatively, an extended supervision order (ESO) for Lunn-Reid. Preliminary relief sought included an interim supervision order (ISO) and orders for examination of the defendant.
- Defendant’s Situation: Lunn-Reid was on parole with sentences expiring on 16 October 2025 and 19 November 2025.
- Key Issues: Whether the matters alleged in the supporting documentation justified an ESO, and the conditions to be imposed on the interim supervision order.
- Orders Made: Appointment of one qualified psychiatrist and one registered neuropsychologist for examinations, a 28-day interim supervision order commencing after his sentence expires, and compliance with specified conditions during the ISO.
Simple summary of the case
This case is about the State of New South Wales trying to get a court order to supervise Jesse Lunn-Reid for a longer period because they believe he’s a high risk to the public. Lunn-Reid has a pretty serious history of violence, including stabbing his ex-partner and attacking others. He also struggles with mental health issues and drug use, which seem to make his behaviour worse and harder to manage.
The court had to decide if there was enough evidence to suggest he’d be an unacceptable risk if he wasn’t supervised after his current prison sentence finished. Because of his past behaviour and the expert opinions, the judge was convinced that there was a high probability he would reoffend dangerously if left unsupervised. Therefore, the judge agreed to appoint experts to examine him and put him under an interim supervision order for 28 days while the court considers a longer-term order. The judge also had to sort out the specific rules, or conditions, for this interim supervision, deciding which ones were fair and necessary to keep the community safe, based on Lunn-Reid’s past actions and his struggles with mental health and substance abuse.
Q&A
- Is it illegal to not comply with supervision orders? Yes, it is illegal to not comply with court-ordered supervision. Failure to do so can lead to further legal consequences, including being returned to custody.
- What is an Extended Supervision Order (ESO)? An ESO is a court order that allows for the supervision of offenders in the community after they have served their prison sentence, if they are deemed a high risk of reoffending.
- What is an Interim Supervision Order (ISO)? An ISO is a temporary order made by the court to supervise an individual while a more permanent order, like an ESO, is being considered.
- What kind of professionals are appointed to examine high-risk offenders? Qualified psychiatrists and registered neuropsychologists are often appointed to assess the mental state and risk factors of individuals subject to these orders.
- Can the conditions of supervision be changed? Yes, the conditions of an ESO or ISO can be varied by the court if circumstances change, as indicated by Section 13(1) of the Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006.
- What happens if an offender breaches their parole? A breach of parole can lead to its revocation, meaning the offender may have to serve the remainder of their sentence in custody.
- Why is a neuropsychologist involved in this case? A neuropsychologist was involved due to the defendant’s reported traumatic brain injury from an assault in custody, which could impact his cognitive functions and behaviour.
- How does substance abuse affect risk assessments? Substance abuse is often a significant factor that elevates the risk of reoffending, particularly when linked to mental health deterioration and violent behaviour.
- What is the paramount consideration for the court in these cases? The safety of the community is the paramount consideration for the court when deciding on orders related to high-risk offenders.
- Can an offender be forced to disclose personal information? Under supervision orders, offenders can be directed to provide information related to their financial affairs or associations if it’s deemed necessary for risk management, especially concerning drug use or offending.
- What happens if an offender resists search or seizure? Attempting to destroy or interfere with items during a search or seizure is a breach of the order and can lead to further penalties.
- Are conditions like curfews always imposed? Not necessarily. The court considers the specific risks posed by the individual. In this case, a specific curfew was not imposed, but conditions requiring the offender to remain at an approved address were.
- What is the role of a Departmental Supervising Officer (DSO)? A DSO is responsible for supervising the offender, monitoring their compliance with conditions, and assessing and managing risks.
- Can offenders be restricted from certain places or people? Yes, supervision orders often include conditions that restrict an offender from associating with certain individuals or frequenting specific locations to mitigate risk.
- What is the ultimate goal of these supervision orders? The ultimate goal is to manage the risk posed by high-risk offenders to prevent them from committing further serious offences and to ensure community safety.
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You can read the full judgment here: State of New South Wales v Lunn-Reid (Preliminary) NSWSC 1197.