Provincial vs federal institutions
- April 17, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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An inmate is incarcerated in an institution run either by the federal government or the provincial government. Below is an overview of some of the major differences: Provincial institutions Federal institutions Who goes where? Adults with sentences of imprisonment…
9 Things to know about making phone calls in custody
- April 12, 2019
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Federal inmates are assigned a PIN and phone card, and they can only make phone calls to those who are approved. Some numbers are automatically on the phone card though (e.g. the police). Federal inmates need to make a request…
Appeal Division’s decision about lack of cooperation with police quashed
- April 11, 2019
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In Dunn c Canada (Procureur général), 2019 CF 403, St-Louis J quashed a decision of the Parole Board of Canada (Appeal Division). The Appeal Division found that Mr. Dunn’s refusal to cooperate with police was not a deciding factor in…
What types of release are available to federal inmates?
- April 9, 2019
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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,…
9 Correctional terms federal prisoners should know
- April 9, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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Correctional Service of Canada documents use lots of acronyms and terms that can be hard to understand. Below is a list of some of the most common ones: FPS number – finger print serial number (this is an inmate’s unique…
8 Things to know about visiting inmates in prison
- April 8, 2019
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Federal institutions have lots of rules about visiting inmates. Below are a few of the things you should know before visiting prison: Inmates have a right to visits, but there are limits. For example, visits might be restricted if the…
Administrative segregation over 15 days found unconstitutional
- April 8, 2019
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On March 28, 2019, the Ontario Court of Appeal released Canadian Civil Liberties Association v Canada, 2019 ONCA 243. The court considered whether administrative segregation, which is used to maintain the safety and security of institutions or conduct investigations, amounts…