Supreme Court of Canada to hear solitary confinement cases
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On February 13, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to appeal two cases challenging the solitary confinement provisions of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. The leave decisions can be found here and here. <h6><span style=”color: #cf8f11;”>Past performance…
When do probation orders come into effect for inmates?
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A judge can impose a probation order in addition to a fine or term of imprisonment, but only if the term of imprisonment is less than 2 years. A probation order generally comes into force on the day the order…
8 Things not allowed in private family visits
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Each institution has rules on what items are allowed in private family visits (“PFVs”). The correctional officers and managers in the Visits and Correspondence Department have the final call on what items can be brought in. The following are a…
Possible guilty plea deferred for Kingston, Ont., teen terrorism suspect
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For the full story, see: https://globalnews.ca/news/6511044/guilty-plea-deferred-kingston-teen-terrorism/ Past performance is not indicative of future results, and outcomes will vary according to the facts of individual cases. This site is intended for information purposes only. None of the information on this site…
Can a parole hearing be held after a federal prisoner’s parole eligibility date?
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Offenders serving sentence of 2 years or more are entitled to a full parole hearing and can also apply for day parole. Offenders are advised of their eligibility dates during the intake process. An offender is entitled to a full…
5 Things to know about delayed parole eligibility
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In some cases, the court has the power to delay an offender’s parole eligibility until they have served half their sentence or 10 years (whichever is less). This can only be done for select offences that are prosecuted by indictment,…
What is a parole sponsor?
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A provincial inmate applying for parole will likely be asked by the Institutional Liaison Officer (“ILO”) and/or the Ontario Parole Board about who the inmate’s sponsor is. A sponsor is the person the inmate will be living with, if granted…
Terrorism offence case for Kingston, Ont., youth heading towards guilty plea: defence
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https://globalnews.ca/news/6384031/terrorism-offence-case-kingston-youth-guilty-plea-defence/ Past performance is not indicative of future results, and outcomes will vary according to the facts of individual cases. This site is intended for information purposes only. None of the information on this site should be considered “legal advice.”…
Do inmates need to apply for parole?
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Inmates are automatically considered for parole or entitled to a hearing in some cases, but in other cases they need to apply. Regardless, inmates should speak with their Parole Officer or Institutional Liaison Officer about their parole eligibility and ensure…
4 Things to know about electronic monitoring of federal inmates
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1. Correctional Service Canada can require federal inmates to use electronic monitoring devices. Electronic monitoring is to ensure compliance with a special condition that restricts the inmate from leaving or going to a particular geographic area. Electronic monitoring can be…