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…
Are parole hearings different for Aboriginal offenders?
- April 11, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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An Aboriginal offender may request to have his or her parole hearing in a different format. Federal inmates Elder-assisted hearings An Elder will be present to provide the Board with information about the culture and traditions of the Aboriginal population…
What types of release are available to federal inmates?
- April 9, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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Federal inmates are eligible for several different types of release: Escorted temporary absences (“ETAs”) Allow inmates to leave the institution for a set period of time with guards and/or other supervisors for medical, administrative, community service, family contact, parental responsibility,…