PAROLE
ParoleThe 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)
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
Types of Parole: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 security3 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
Until completion of sentence if conditions are followed
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 eventsAny 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&%20Politics/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.
Parole in the News: Parole: http://
www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/canada/archives/2013/05/20130529-140233.html
Day Parole: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zgFVFROux8
Privacy Rights: Dad fights for killer to not get parole http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Community/Canada/Montreal/ID/2187969855/
PBC Virtual Tour of a Hearing Room
http://www.pbc-clcc.gc.ca/hearing/flash/index-eng.shtml