When do probation orders come into effect for inmates?
- February 15, 2020
- Kate Mitchell
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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…
Can a parole hearing be held after an offender’s parole eligibility date?
- February 2, 2020
- Kate Mitchell
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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…
What is a parole sponsor?
- January 11, 2020
- Kate Mitchell
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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…
Do inmates need to apply for parole?
- January 5, 2020
- Kate Mitchell
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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…
How does parole work for deportable federal inmates?
- December 21, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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If a removal order under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act has been made against an inmate, then that inmate is ineligible for day parole or Unescorted Temporary Absences (“UTAs”) until their full parole eligibility date. A deportable inmate can…
Can federal inmates apply for day parole to a private residence?
- November 30, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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Inmates on day parole are required to return to a penitentiary, community-based residential facility, provincial correctional facility, or other location each night or at another specified interval. On November 15, 2018, the Parole Board of Canada updated the Decision-Making Policy…
Which visitors are eligible for private family visits?
- September 15, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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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…
What information does the Parole Board of Canada have access to?
- August 4, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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The Parole Board of Canada can consider all relevant and available information, provided it is reliable and persuasive. It has access to and can consider a range of information, including: Correctional documents Court transcripts (reasons for decision and sentence) Pre-sentence…
Can parole decisions be appealed?
- April 16, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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Yes. Both federal and provincial inmates can challenge parole decisions, but the review mechanisms are different. Inmates can appeal a denial of parole, conditions imposed on parole, revocation decisions, detention orders, etc. Federal inmates Parole decisions for federal inmates…
Can federal inmates be transferred to another province?
- April 13, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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Yes. The Correctional Service of Canada has the authority to transfer inmates to institutions across the country. If the offender doesn’t want to move, then it’s known as an involuntary transfer. What is the process for an involuntary transfer? A…