5 Things to know about Long-Term Supervision Orders
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In certain circumstances, individuals who are convicted of a criminal offence (or offences) can be subjected to a Long-Term Supervision Order (“LTSO”). An LTSO can be made if an individual has committed an offence and it would be appropriate to…
Can a suspended federal prisoner be held past their new statutory release date?
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When a federal prisoner who is on parole or statutory release is suspended, the prisoner is taken into custody and must await a post-suspension hearing. If revoked, the prisoner’s statutory release date is recalculated. The Corrections and Conditional Release Regulation (“CCRR“) only…
Parole Board of Canada hearings move to WebEx
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The Parole Board of Canada announced this week that Parole Board of Canada hearings are moving to WebEx. Prior to COVID-19, hearings occurred in-person, with Board Members, parole officers, lawyers, and observers generally attending in-person. Since the pandemic began, hearings…
Can decisions of the Ontario Parole Board be appealed?
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The Ontario Parole Board makes decisions about parole and (in some cases) temporary absences for prisoners serving sentences of less than 2 years. Prisoners who disagree with a decision of the Board can write to the Chair of the Board…
COVID-19: 5 Reasons why it’s important to vaccinate prisoners
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The federal government announced its plan to vaccinate 600 elderly and vulnerable federal prisoners. The Correctional Service of Canada has begun vaccinating prisoners, which is an important step to help control the spread of COVID-19, both in prisons and the…
COVID-19: How soon can suspended federal prisoners get a post-suspension hearing?
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If a federal prisoner on parole or statutory release is suspended, the prisoner will be taken into custody. If the suspension isn’t cancelled by Correctional Service Canada, then the prisoner will have a post-suspension hearing before the Parole Board of…
COVID-19: How to stay in touch with federal prisoners
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In response to outbreaks of COVID-19 in prisons, Correctional Service Canada has suspended in-person visits in many areas. That said, friends and family still have other ways of contacting prisoners: Mail. As a precaution, mail is generally being quarantined for…
COVID-19: Modified routines for health purposes in prison
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In addition to placing prisoners in medical isolation, wardens in federal institutions also have the authority to implement a modified routine for health purposes. Modified routines are implemented to restrict movement within part of or an entire prison to contain…
Can Correctional Service Canada withhold information from prisoners?
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When a prisoner is entitled to make representations (for example, following an involuntary transfer or segregation placement), the prisoner is entitled to all information considered in making the decision. This is to allow the prisoner to make meaningful submissions to…
Can CSC disclose information about prisoners with victims?
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In general, Correctional Service Canada is required to respect the privacy of prisoners and not disclose information without consent. However, information can be shared in certain circumstances, particularly when it comes to victims. CSC will provide victims with certain information,…