Before a decision is made to transfer an offender to a higher security institution, the offender is entitled to provide a rebuttal. This is the offender’s opportunity to explain why the transfer should not go ahead. The transfer may still go ahead, but a well-prepared rebuttal can help challenge the transfer decision later on. Here are a few tips to help draft an effective rebuttal: Look at why the “Assessment for Decision” says the...
In Wood v Canada (Attorney General), 2019 ONSC 2697, Justice Tranmer granted an application for habeas corpus brought by an inmate involuntarily transferred from Joyceville Institution minimum security to Joyceville Institution medium security. The applicant's roommate alleged that he was threatened and bullied by the applicant. An unspecified number of members of the applicant's house also confirmed that the applicant had threatened his...
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 parole officer will complete an Assessment for Decision that will outline why a transfer is recommended The offender will be provided with the Assessment for Decision, notice of the transfer...
