Parole

Parole The release of an inmate into the community before the full sentence is served

Conditional Release Parole is a Conditional Release, which allows some offenders to serve the balance of their sentence outside of the institution under terms and conditions.

Parole Board of Canada The Parole Board of Canada (PBC), as part of the criminal justice system, makes independent, quality conditional release and record suspension decisions and clemency recommendations. The Board contributes to the protection of society by facilitating as appropriate, the timely reintegration of offenders as law-abiding citizens., according to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA) http://www.pbc-clcc.gc.ca/index-eng.shtml

Why Parole? Most offenders are serving a fixed length sentence This means they will eventually be released Parole helps offenders re-integrate into the community through a gradual, controlled, and supported release with conditions

Type of Release When Granted Duration Escorted absences Any time 5-15 days Unescorted absences After on-sixth of sentence is served, or six years, whichever is greater 2 days if in medium security 3 days if in minimum security Day Parole Before full parole Daily; return to halfway house Full Parole After one-third of sentence is served, or seven years, whichever is less Until completion of sentence if conditions are followed Statutory release After two-thirds of sentence is served

Temporary Absence Authorities may grant inmates absences for a variety of reasons, such as: Participate in rehabilitation programs To obtain medical treatment To attend significant family events Any inmate classified as maximum security are not eligible

Parole for Murder Criminal Code states that first-degree murderers sentenced to life in prison are not eligible for full parole for 25 years Most who receive a life sentence are released Will remain on parole and under supervision for the rest of their lives Second-degree murder have the parole eligibility established by the judge at the time of sentencing Usually between 10 and 25 years In trial by jury, jury can make a recommendation

Parole for Murder Sentences without parole in sever cases: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Politics/Power%20&%20Poli tics/ID/2381744259/

Faint Hope Clause Reconsideration of parole eligibility for an offender sentence to at least 15 years in prison Example: someone not eligible for parole for 20 years, can apply for parole review after 15 years this clause was introduce to recognize that an inmate may be rehabilitated Offenders convicted of more than one murder are not eligible for judicial review

Accelerated Review A parole board review of an offender’s eligibility after one-third of the sentence is served Qualify if offence did not involve violence, sex, drugs, or organized crime Must be released for full day parole unless the parole board can find reasonable grounds to believe the offender is likely to reoffend.

Common Myths about Parole Myth: Most offenders commit new crimes while on parole Fact: The vast majority of offenders do not re-offend while on parole; less than 1% re-offend violently while on parole Myth: Parole is automatically granted Fact: Parole is never guaranteed. By law, public safety is always the primary consideration Myth: Parole reduces the original sentence imposed by the court Fact: Parole allows an offender to serve part of the sentence in the community under supervision. If thy fail to comply with any of their conditions of release, they can be returned to prison.

PBC Virtual Tour of a Hearing Room http://www.pbc-clcc.gc.ca/hearing/flash/index-eng.shtml