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- When on statutory release, offenders must follow standard conditions set out in the law (Section 161 of the Correctional and Conditional Release Regulations). For example, offenders on statutory release must stay in Canada at all times. They also cannot travel outside boundaries set by their CSC Parole Officer without prior approval.
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When on statutory release, offenders must follow standard conditions set out in the law (Section 161 of the Correctional and Conditional Release Regulations). For example, offenders on statutory release must stay in Canada at all times.
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Statutory release requires federally sentenced inmates to serve the final third of their sentence in the community. CSC supervises them and imposes conditions of release similar to full parole. Inmates serving life or indeterminate sentences are not eligible.
- Temporary absences
- Day parole
- Full parole (FP)
- Statutory release
Temporary absences are the first type of release that an offender may receive. Temporary absences may be escorted (ETA) or unescorted (UTA). This type of release may be authorized for various reasons, including for work in community service projects, contact with family, personal development, and medical reasons.
Day parole allows an offender to participate in community-based activities in preparation for full parole or statutory release. Offenders on day parole must return nightly to a community-based residential facility or halfway house unless otherwise authorized by the Parole Board of Canada. In addition to standard conditions of day parole, the Parole...
Full parole allows an offender to serve part of their sentence under supervision in the community under specific conditions. Full parole normally follows successful completion of day parole. Offenders on full parole typically reside in a private residence.
For offenders serving determinate sentences, full parole prepares them for their eventual release to the community following completion of their sentence.
Statutory release is a presumptive release by law. It is not parole and is not a decision of the Parole Board of Canada. By law, most offenders (except those serving a life or indeterminate sentence) must be released by the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) with supervision after serving 2/3's of their sentence, if parole has not already been granted.
Offenders on SR are required to follow standard conditions which include reporting to a parole officer, remaining within geographic boundaries, and obeying the law and keeping the peace. The Parole Board can also impose special conditions specific to the offender. In some instances offenders on SR are required to reside in a halfway house or community correctional centre operated by CSC.
Statutory release aims to provide offenders structure and support before their sentence expires to improve the chances of their successful reintegration into the community. Offenders can be returned to custody if they violate their conditions of release or are believed to present an undue risk to the public.
CSC can refer SR cases to the Parole Board for detention until the end of the sentence. The Board may, in specific cases where the legal criteria are met, order these offenders to be detained in prison until the end of their sentence.
Under the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, an inmate has the right to be released from prison after serving two-thirds of his or her sentence. This type of early release is called statutory release.
Statutory release is a presumptive release at law into the community after a prisoner serves 2/3s of their sentence.7 Unlike parole, which must be granted by the Parole Board, statutory release is automatic.8 Prisoners under statutory release must still follow standard conditions which include reporting to a parole officer, remaining within geo...
Introduction. 1. What is the difference between federal penitentiaries and provincial prisons? What are the types of victim services programs? Applicable Laws for a Penitentiary Sentence – Two Years or More. Agencies having authority for the administration of sentences of two years or more.
Regulations are current to 2024-08-18 and last amended on 2019-11-30. Previous Versions. Enabling Act: CORRECTIONS AND CONDITIONAL RELEASE ACT. Notes : See coming into force provision and notes, where applicable. Shaded provisions are not in force. Help.
