(1) The Board may, at any time after an offender's parole eligibility date, consider the offender for release on parole at a time other than when the offender is due to be considered for parole, and may make an order under section 28(1) directing his or her release on parole.
(2) An offender may, at any time, apply to the Board to exercise its discretion under subsection (1) to consider the offender for parole.