5 Things to know about Security Threat Groups
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What are they? Correctional Service Canada gives the STG label to inmates who are believed to be part of an offender group, gang, association, or organization with 3+ members. This includes street gangs, prison gangs, outlaw motorcycle gangs, traditional organized…
What are temporary absence permits?
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Federal inmates can apply for Escorted Temporary Absences (ETAs) and Unescorted Temporary Absences (UTAs). But provincial inmates (those serving sentences less than two years) apply for what is known as Temporary Absence Permits (“TAPs”). TAPs allow inmates to leave the…
Can inmates attend funerals outside of prison?
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Federal inmates may be permitted to attend a funeral outside of prison. Inmates need to apply for a temporary absence to do so, either an escorted temporary absence (ETA) or an unescorted temporary absence (UTA). On an ETA, inmates are…
6 Things to know about escorted temporary absences (ETAs)
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Offenders serving sentences in federal institutions are eligible for “escorted temporary absences” (ETAs). What are ETAs? ETAs are one of three forms of temporary absence available to inmates (the others are unescorted temporary absences and work release). On ETAs, inmates…
Simon Borys presents at DCAO/CCLA Criminal Law Conference
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On October 20, 2019, Simon Borys gave a presentation on correctional law at the 31st DCAO/CCLA Criminal Law Conference. He presented his paper “A Practical Guide to Correctional Law Issues”, which can be found here. Past performance is not indicative…
What counts as contraband in prison?
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According to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, contraband includes: (a) an intoxicant, (b) a weapon or a component thereof, ammunition for a weapon, and anything that is designed to kill, injure or disable a person or that is altered…
6 Things to know about parole conditions
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If an offender is released on parole, conditions may be imposed on the offender’s release. The points below apply to those release by the Parole Board of Canada, but note that the Ontario Parole Board also has the power to…
Saskatchewan inmate successfully appeals dismissed habeas corpus application
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Overview In Mercredi v Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre, 2019 SKCA 8, the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan granted an appeal brought by a provincial inmate after his habeas corpus application was dismissed by the Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan. The appellant, an…
Which visitors are eligible for private family visits?
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Private family visits (PFVs) take place inside prisons, but in separate structures. They allow inmates to spend time (up to 72 hours every two month) with visitors in private. However, only visitors who fall into one of the following categories…
Uttering threats charge against youth terrorism suspect withdrawn
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On September 11, 2019, the Crown dropped a charge of uttering threats against a young person in Kingston also charged with terrorism-related offences. For the full story, see: https://globalnews.ca/news/5888657/uttering-threats-charge-dropped-for-teen-terrorism-suspect-kingston/