What happens when CSC seizes contraband?
- April 1, 2021
- Kate Mitchell
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Correctional Service Canada (“CSC”) staff members (or medical practioners in the case of body cavity searches) can seize contraband or evidence related to a disciplinary or criminal offence. In addition, employees of community-based residential facilities who conduct authorized searches may seize evidence…
Are victims involved in parole hearings?
- August 8, 2020
- Kate Mitchell
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Victims have the option to participate in hearings before the Ontario Parole Board and the Parole Board of Canada. Note that victim is a broad category that refers to any individual who has suffered physical or emotional harm, property damage…
COVID-19 and access to counsel in prison
- May 16, 2020
- Kate Mitchell
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In response to COVID-19, Correctional Service Canada has suspended in-person visits across the country, which includes visits with legal counsel. It’s unclear how long this measure will be in place. In the meanwhile, CSC has put in place interim measures…
What are temporary absence permits?
- November 11, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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Federal inmates can apply for Escorted Temporary Absences (ETAs) and Unescorted Temporary Absences (UTAs). But provincial inmates (those serving sentences less than two years) apply for what is known as Temporary Absence Permits (“TAPs”). TAPs allow inmates to leave the…
5 Things to know about lawyer visits in prison
- May 15, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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Sometimes it can seem like it takes a long time for an inmate to see a lawyer or a visit may get cancelled last minute without the inmate knowing why. A lot goes into even a quick visit with a…