1. Parole

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

3. 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.

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Parole for Murder
Sentences without parole in sever cases: tics/ID/ /

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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.

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