Articles About Sentencing & Corrections
House Arrest in Ontario: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Expect
Ontario house arrest is a Conditional Sentence Order: imprisonment served in the community under strict conditions, with a criminal record.…
Conditional Sentences of House Arrest
A Conditional Sentence Order is incarceration served in the community instead of jail; house arrest is optional, not automatic. The…
What is Parole?
Parole is conditional release from imprisonment governed by the Corrections and Conditional Release Act; it does not shorten the sentence,…
What are the Rights of Prisoners?
Canadian prisoners retain fundamental rights under the Charter and correctional laws, including access to legal representation, protection from cruel treatment,…
What are Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Canada?
A mandatory minimum sentence is the lowest punishment permitted for a specified offence, preventing the sentencing judge from imposing anything…
What is a Dangerous Offender Application?
After conviction for a serious personal injury offence, the Crown may seek a dangerous-offender designation based on a qualifying pattern…
What is Electronic Monitoring?
Ontario’s Electronic Monitoring System uses an ankle bracelet and land-based telephone service to report whether conditional-sentence offenders or parolees obey…
How and When Can you Visit Someone in Prison?
Prison visits in Ontario must be arranged under the institution’s rules, which vary by facility. Visitors generally must schedule in…
How Can Family and Friends Transfer Funds to an Inmate in Canada?
Approved deposit methods vary by institution and may include online services or Interac e-Transfer, facility kiosks or front desks, and…
