COVID-19 and Temporary Absence Permits
- March 20, 2020
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In Ontario, provincial inmates can apply for Temporary Absence Permits (“TAPs”), which could take on a more important role during the COVID-19 outbreak. TAPs allow inmates to leave the institution for a certain period of time, but only if the…
5 Things to know about segregation in Ontario provincial jails
- February 29, 2020
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1. The segregation rules are different for provincial jails than federal prisons. Different laws apply to these different institutions. The segregation provisions of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (which apply only to federal inmates) are currently under appeal at…
What is earned remission?
- February 22, 2020
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Earned remission allows offenders serving custodial sentences to be release prior to the end of their sentences. Earned remission for federal inmates (those serving sentences of 2+ years) was abolished for those sentenced after November 1, 1992. It was replaced…
When do probation orders come into effect for inmates?
- February 15, 2020
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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…
What are temporary absence permits?
- November 11, 2019
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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…
Pre-sentence reports and correctional decision-making
- April 25, 2019
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Pre-sentence reports can have consequences well beyond sentencing, especially for offenders serving custodial sentences. It’s important to be aware of the correctional law implications and address any issues with PSRs as early as possible. What is a pre-sentence report? Pre-sentence…
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…