Commissioner's Directive

Pre-Release Decision Making

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Institutional Operations, may, pursuant to subsections 131(4) and 133(4.4) of the CCRA, consent in writing to an inmate's residency requirement in a penitentiary, including Community Correctional Centre.
2. The Institutional Head/District Director will:
   1. ensure that a process is in place for updating Correctional Plans
   2. ensure policies and procedures for high profile offenders are followed pursuant to CD 701 – Information Sharing
   3. ensure processes outlined in CD 784 – Information Sharing Between Victims and the Correctional Service of Canada are respected
3. The Institutional Head will establish processes for the approval and recording of:
   1. accompaniment of inmates to their release destination
   2. early discretionary release (subsection 93(2) of the CCRA)
   3. temporary accommodation (subsection 94(1) of the CCRA)
4. The Deputy Warden will establish a process for timely psychiatric assessments and referrals.
5. The Assistant Warden, Interventions, and the Area Director will establish notification processes for requesting and/or completing reports. These processes will be communicated to the Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Institutional Operations, to ensure regional consistency.
6. The Parole Officer will:
   1. process inmate applications and legislated reviews for conditional release within the prescribed timeframes (see Annex I)
   2. ensure inmates are informed of their rights as set out in section 84 of the CCRA and outlined in GL 71211 – CCRA Section 84: Application Process
   3. collaborate with their counterparts in the pre-release case preparation and recommendation process
   4. ensure that all information relevant to decision making is shared with the inmate pursuant to CD 701 – Information Sharing
   5. in the absence of an Aboriginal Community Development Officer, work with the Aboriginal Liaison Officer and the community Parole Officer to develop section 84 release plans
7. The Aboriginal Liaison Officer will:
   1. support and promote the provision of sections 81 and 84 of the CCRA from within the institution, as outlined in GL 712-1-1 – CCRA Section 84: Application Process
   2. liaise with Aboriginal Community Development Officers in the development of release plans that are consistent with the offender's Correctional Plan
   3. document and share Elder's comments and recommendations
   4. liaise with the Parole Officer in the development of release plans consistent with the Aboriginal continuum of care and the offender's Correctional Plan
8. The Aboriginal Community Development Officer will:
   1. support and promote involvement of Aboriginal communities in release planning
   2. liaise with the Aboriginal Liaison Officer in the development of release plans consistent with the Aboriginal continuum of care and the offender's Correctional Plan
   3. liaise with the Parole Officer in the development of release plans that are consistent with the offender's Correctional Plan

PROCEDURES

General Pre-Release Assessment Process

9. Case preparation will begin according to the timeframes identified in Annex B.
10. The intake Parole Officer will initiate the pre-release process in the following cases:
    1. inmates serving three years or less who have applied for day parole during the intake process
    2. inmates with a full parole eligibility date within six months of completion of intake
11. The institutional Parole Officer will initiate the pre-release process in the following cases:
    1. inmates applying for day parole or approaching parole eligibility dates
    2. inmates who have applied for an unescorted temporary absence or work release
    3. inmates approaching statutory release
    4. detained inmates approaching annual review, including long-term offenders approaching their warrant expiry date
12. The Parole Officer will:
    1. inform the inmate of his/her rights pertaining to the decision-making process
    2. develop a release plan with the inmate focusing on the objectives of the Correctional Plan
    3. consult the area parole office at the proposed destination to confirm resource availability, if required
    4. ensure the Case Documentation Checklist is complete
    5. request additional assessments and/or reports as required
    6. consult the Security Intelligence Officer and the Preventive Security file
    7. ensure information is provided to the Victim Services Unit and consider relevant victim information pursuant to CD 784  – Information Sharing Between Victims and the Correctional Service of Canada
    8. update the Correctional Plan in consultation with the inmate and request a Community Strategy if required
13. If a Community Strategy (or Community Assessment as applicable) is required, the institutional Parole Officer will:
    1. notify the area parole office when the Community Strategy or the Community Assessment has been requested
    2. in the case of dual destinations, direct the Community Strategy to the area parole office responsible for supervising the longer release period that the Parole Officer is supporting and request a Community Assessment from the other destination
14. In cases where the inmate's reintegration potential is rated as low and the Case Management Team is not supporting the release, a Community Strategy is not required unless the inmate is:
    1. pursuing a release under the provisions of section 84 of the CCRA
    2. being released on statutory release, or
    3. being released at warrant expiry and is subject to a long-term supervision order
15. Depending on the length of time an inmate has been in an institution other than his/her parent institution, or in provincial custody due to court orders, the respective Institutional Heads and/or District Director will determine the responsibility for case preparation.

Community Strategy

16. The Community Strategy (see Annex H) will be completed within 30 days of the request. Exceptions require documented approval from the Parole Officer Supervisor and will be limited to those cases where information from another location is required.
17. When day parole or statutory release with residency cannot be accommodated due to unforeseen reasons at the community-based residential facility in the destination area, the receiving office will redirect the request within seven days following consultation with the requesting facility. If the Community Strategy is not redirected, the parole office will request a Community Assessment from the alternate destination.
18. The Community Assessment will be completed as soon as possible so as not to delay the completion of the Community Strategy and the Assessment for Decision.
19. The results of the Community Assessment will be incorporated into the Community Strategy and the Assessment for Decision by the initial receiving parole office.
20. For statutory release reviews, the Community Strategy will address any need for early discretionary release and, if applicable, CCRA section 84.
21. The community Parole Officer will consult with the institutional Parole Officer and the inmate when required, prior to finalizing the Community Strategy.
22. Prior to release, and if applicable, during the development of the Community Strategy, the Parole Officer will consult with the Community Corrections Liaison Officer, in locations where one is in place, when any of the following factors exist:
    1. staff or victim safety concerns
    2. long-term supervision order with or without a residency condition
    3. statutory release with residency
    4. gang/criminal organization/security threat group affiliations
    5. intensive supervision practice, or
    6. Dangerous Offender designation
23. During the development of the Community Strategy for Aboriginal offenders, when appropriate, the Parole Officer will consult with the Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer, in locations where one is in place.
24. The community Parole Officer is responsible for the recommendation of special conditions to the Parole Board of Canada (PBC).
25. The community Parole Officer will notify the institution once the Community Strategy is complete.

Assessment for Decision

26. The community Parole Officer will complete a combined Community Strategy/Assessment for Decision report in the following cases:
    1. inmates serving three years or less who have applied for day parole during the intake process
    2. inmates who reach full parole eligibility within six months of completion of the intake assessment process
    3. inmates being released on statutory release or who will be subject to a long-term supervision order where special conditions are recommended
27. The institutional Parole Officer will complete the Assessment for Decision for all other cases pursuant to Annex E, within 30 days of completion of the Community Strategy (or shorter time frame as may be required by law or policy).
28. Only one Assessment for Decision will normally be completed in cases where a statutory release coincides with a day and/or full parole review. In such cases, the community Parole Officer will complete the Assessment for Decision within nine months of the application.
29. When a condition to reside in a Community Correctional Centre on statutory release is recommended or imposed, the Parole Officer will request approval from the Assistant Deputy. Commissioner, Institutional Operations, using the form Regional Consent – Statutory Release with Residency (CSC/SCC 1218). (See subsection 131(4) of the CCRA.) This is not required when recommending residency for long-term offenders.
30. Upon receipt of new information which would change the recommendation, the original completing operational unit will complete a new Assessment for Decision.
31. If the new information does not change the recommendation, the Parole Officer receiving the information will complete an addendum to the Assessment for Decision, following consultation with their counterpart.

Changes to PBC Approved Release Plan

32. If there is a significant change to a release plan approved by the PBC prior to release, the original completing operational unit will submit an Assessment for Decision, recommending "Change Conditions".

Psychological Risk Assessments

Requirements

33. To the extent possible, Psychologists assessing Aboriginal offenders who are following a healing path will consult with institutional Elders to obtain information about the inmate's progress. The Psychologist can use this information in their overall assessment of risk.

Mandatory Referral Criteria for Inmates

34. A psychological risk assessment is mandatory (if one has not already been completed) for inmates who meet any of the following criteria:
    1. persistent violence
    2. gratuitous violence
    3. referrals for detention
    4. conditional release reviews for inmates with indeterminate or life sentences, or
    5. sex offenders identified in the Specialized Sex Offender Assessment as:
       1. high risk offenders, or
       2. moderate risk offenders who remain untreated or have dropped out of the program
35. If an inmate meets the criteria for Specialized Sex Offender Assessment, and one was not completed, the inmate must be assessed prior to a referral to the PBC for consideration of conditional release.

Discretionary Referral Criteria

36. Referrals for a psychological risk assessment will be made only when existing treatment summaries are not sufficient to assess the progress in relation to the inmate's Correctional Plan and in the following cases:
    1. mental disorder
    2. suicide risk/self injury, where the assessment will assist in clarifying the risk posed by the inmate, or
    3. high need
37. A pre-release psychological risk assessment is considered to be current for a period of two years.

Psychiatric Assessments

38. A psychiatric assessment will be requested when:
    1. psychiatric treatment intervention impacts on the risk presented by the inmate
    2. an inmate serving a life or indeterminate sentence first applies for any type of conditional release other than a medical or compassionate escorted temporary absence, or
    3. it is recommended by a Psychologist

CCRA Section 84 Pre-Release Process

39. When an inmate expresses an interest in pursuing a release pursuant to section 84 of the CCRA, the institutional Parole Officer will work with the Elder, Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Aboriginal Community Development Officer or Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer and the community Parole Officer and complete the required tasks outlined in GL 712-1-1 – CCRA Section 84: Application Process.
40. In consultation with the Aboriginal Community Development Officer or the Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer, the Aboriginal Liaison Officer will assist the inmate in preparing a letter to the Aboriginal community to which he/she intends to be released (Annex C).
41. The Aboriginal Liaison Officer will forward a copy of the inmate's letter and signed Consent for Disclosure of Personal Information – (Inmate) CSC/SCC 0487 to the Area Director of the release destination.
42. The Aboriginal Community Development Officer will notify the Aboriginal community of the provisions of section 84 (Annex D).
43. The Aboriginal Community Development Officer or the Aboriginal Liaison Officer will meet with the community representatives and will:
    1. share relevant inmate-related information
    2. consult with them in the development of the release plan
    3. document the release plan in a Community Assessment
44. The institutional Parole Officer will include the release plan in the Correctional Plan and request a Community Strategy.
45. The community Parole Officer will integrate the proposed release plan into the Community Strategy.
46. The Parole Officer completing the Assessment for Decision will consult with the Elder, the Aboriginal Liaison Officer and/or the Aboriginal Community Development Officer.

Automatic Parole Reviews

47. The timeframes for day and full parole reviews by the PBC are set out in sections 122 and 123 of the CCRA.

Parole Applications

48. Inmates may apply for parole following a negative PBC decision:
    1. one year following the decision
    2. any earlier time as prescribed by the Regulations, or
    3. any earlier time determined by the PBC (for example, when CSC is supporting a release or as otherwise provided by PBC policy or direction by the PBC)

Postponement/Withdrawal

49. An offender may withdraw or request a postponement of a day parole or full parole review using the Withdrawal form (PBC/CLCC 0086) or Postponement form (PBC/CLCC 0087).
50. An offender may not withdraw an application for day parole or full parole within 14 days before the commencement of the review, unless the withdrawal is necessary and it was not possible to withdraw it earlier due to circumstances beyond their control.

Waivers

51. An inmate can waive his/her right to a parole review, using the Waiver form (PBC/CLCC 0079), at any time prior to the review, unless:
    1. the inmate is designated as a Dangerous Offender and serving an indeterminate sentence
    2. the review is for parole for deportation or extradition and the inmate did not consent to the review
    3. the review is for the purpose of statutory release, detention and/or long-term supervision order release
52. When an inmate requests to waive his/her right to a parole review, the Parole Officer will make every effort to ensure the waiver is completed no later than four months prior to the review date.
53. In the case of an inmate following a healing path, the Elder or Aboriginal Liaison Officer will ensure the inmate understands the ramifications of the waiver.

Parole by Exception

54. The institutional Parole Officer will consider all release options for inmates who meet the criteria identified in section 121 of the CCRA.
55. Inmates serving a life sentence imposed as a minimum punishment or an indeterminate sentence are not eligible for parole by exception unless they are terminally ill. Those inmates seeking exceptional release for other reasons can make a request for a record suspension under the Criminal Code or the exercise of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy.
56. The inmate will submit an application for parole by exception unless:
    1. the inmate is mentally or physically incapable of doing so
    2. release is being proposed without the inmate's consent, e.g. extradition, or
    3. urgent circumstances require flexibility
57. When the parole by exception is proposed for health-related reasons, the institutional Parole Officer will initiate the pre-release process. The Assessment for Decision will be completed pursuant to Annex E. The rationale for release must be clearly supported by medical/psychiatric evidence.
58. If the PBC determines the criteria of section 121 of the CCRA are not met, the review will be discontinued.
59. If the PBC agrees to review the case under section 121 of the CCRA, the PBC will proceed with a consideration of granting day or full parole.

Deportation and Removal Orders

60. Deportable inmates, who are incarcerated in Canada, remain eligible for conditional release. In addition to regular case preparation, the institutional Parole Officer will consult with immigration authorities to determine the status of any removal and/or detention orders and to exchange risk-related information.
61. If an inmate has been ordered removed, the unescorted temporary absence and day parole eligibility date becomes the same as the full parole eligibility date pursuant to subsection 128(4) of the CCRA.
62. If, prior to an inmate's release on day parole, a removal order alters the day parole eligibility date, the Parole Officer will submit a new recommendation to the PBC.

Accompaniment of Inmates

63. The institutional Parole Officer will assess the need to have the inmate accompanied to his/her destination. If appropriate and agreed to by the inmate, the recommendation regarding accompaniment will be documented within the release plan. Inmates who may benefit include those on statutory release, those subject to a long-term supervision order, and those with mental or physical barriers or any inmates where an accompaniment would assist in the inmate's transition to the community.
64. The Institutional Head or delegate will review the recommendation and make the final decision regarding accompaniment.

Early Discretionary Release Prior to the Statutory Release Date or Warrant Expiry Date

65. In accordance with subsection 93(2) of the CCRA, when an inmate's return to the community on statutory release or warrant expiry date will be facilitated by an earlier release, the Institutional Head will consider authorizing an earlier release of up to five days.
66. As part of statutory release planning, the institutional Parole Officer will discuss early discretionary release (EDR) with the inmate, particularly if the scheduled release date falls on a Friday or the day before a statutory holiday. The application for EDR will normally be submitted at this time. The Correctional Plan Update for release will include a review of factors for EDR pursuant to Annex G.
67. Prior to an inmate's scheduled release at warrant expiry, the Parole Officer will discuss EDR with the inmate. If the inmate applies for EDR the institutional Parole Officer will consult with the community Parole Officer at the release destination prior to completing an Assessment for Decision (Annex G).
68. The decision regarding EDR will normally be made at least 15 days prior to the requested early release date.
69. If an EDR was not approved and new information comes to light warranting a reassessment, the Parole Officer will re-initiate the EDR process.
70. If an EDR cannot be completed due to unforeseen reasons, the Parole Officer will cancel the request and proceed with a new Assessment for Decision pursuant to Annex E or Annex G, whichever applies.
71. The Chief, Sentence Management, will be advised if an EDR is authorized or cancelled.

Temporary Accommodation in Penitentiary

72. Inmates may submit a request for temporary accommodation in writing to the Institutional Head.
73. The assigned Parole Officer will complete an Assessment for Decision to address the inmate's application for temporary accommodation pursuant to Annex F.
74. The Parole Officer will advise Sentence Management of the decision to grant temporary accommodation. If an inmate subsequently requests to be released, Sentence Management will be informed immediately and the inmate will be released at the earliest opportunity, following normal release procedures pursuant to CD 712-4 – Release Process.
75. Offenders who remain in or return to a penitentiary under the temporary accommodation provisions retain their parole or statutory release status even though they are deemed to be inmates under the CCRA.

High Profile Offenders

76. If it is determined that a proposed review is likely to generate a significant amount of public interest, refer to CD 701 – Information Sharing.

ENQUIRIES

77. Strategic Policy Division
    National Headquarters
    Email: Gen-NHQPolicy-Politi@csc-scc.gc.ca

    Commissioner,

Original Signed by:

Don Head

ANNEX A

CROSS-REFERENCES AND DEFINITIONS

CROSS-REFERENCES

CD 001 – Mission of the Correctional Service of Canada
CD 700 – Correctional Interventions
CD 701 – Information Sharing
CD 702 – Aboriginal Offenders
CD 704 – International Transfers
CD 705-5 – Supplementary Intake Assessments
CD 710 – Institutional Supervision Framework
CD 710-1 – Progress Against the Correctional Plan
CD 712 – Case Preparation and Pre-Release Framework
GL 712-1-1 – CCRA Section 84: Application Process
CD 726 – Correctional Programs
CD 784 – Information Sharing Between Victims and the Correctional Service of Canada

International Transfer of Offenders Act
PBC Policy Manual

DEFINITIONS

Aboriginal social history: the various circumstances that have affected the lives of most Aboriginal people. Considering these circumstances may result in alternate options or solutions and applies only to Aboriginal offenders (not to non-Aboriginal offenders who choose to follow the Aboriginal way of life). These circumstances include the following (note that this is not an exhaustive list):

• effects of the residential school system
• sixties scoop into the adoption system
• effects of the dislocation and dispossession of Inuit people
• family or community history of suicide
• family or community history of substance abuse
• family or community history of victimization
• family or community fragmentation
• level or lack of formal education
• level of connectivity with family/community
• experience in the child welfare system
• experience with poverty
• loss of or struggle with cultural/spiritual identity

Community Corrections Liaison Officer (CCLO): a dedicated Police Officer temporarily assigned to CSC under the Interchange Canada Program as an integral part of the CSC Case Management Team.

Dangerous Offender: an offender who is subject to a designation by the court under section 753 of the Criminal Code.

Gratuitous violence: excessive violence beyond that which is "required" to meet an end, or evidence of sadistic behaviour, torture.

Long-term offender: an offender who receives a long-term supervision order which follows warrant expiry date (or earned release date for provincial sentence), for a period not exceeding 10 years.

Persistent violence: three or more Schedule 1 offences where each conviction leads to a sentence of at least six months duration and where the offences occurred on different days.

Postponement: a voluntary written request from an offender to delay his/her parole review or hearing at any time before it begins.

Special condition: a condition imposed by the decision maker to manage risk and enhance public safety when an offender is under a conditional release or is subject to a long-term supervision order.

Waiver: a voluntary written declaration by an inmate forfeiting his/her legal right to a specific hearing and/or a review by the Parole Board of Canada.

Withdrawal: a voluntary written request by an offender advising the Parole Board of Canada that he/she no longer wishes his/her application to be considered.

ANNEX B

TIMEFRAMES FOR CASE PREPARATION

Type of Review	BF – Start of case preparation prior to eligibility or review date	CPU/CP completed and sent to PBC; Request a CS	CS completed; Start Assessment for Decision (AfD); or CS/AfD completed & sent to PBC	AfD completed and sent to PBC	Primary Information Sharing Checklist (CSC/SCC 1199) and/or Information Sharing Checklist Update (CSC/SCC 1197) and Procedural Safeguard Declaration (CSC/SCC 1198) finalized and sent to PBC
Inmates serving three years or less who have applied for day parole or are eligible for full parole within six months of the completion of the intake process	Six months or earlier	Five months	Four months	Three months	No later than 28 days prior to the first day of the hearings scheduled at the institution
Responsibility	Intake Parole Officer	Intake Parole Officer	Community Parole Officer	Community Parole Officer	Intake Parole Officer or institutional Parole Officer
Regular day parole or full parole (including provincial cases in federal custody under an ESA agreement)	Five months /td>	Four months	Three months	Two months	No later than 28 days prior to the first day of the hearings scheduled at the institution
Responsibility	Institutional Parole Officer	Institutional Parole Officer	Community Parole Officer	Institutional Parole Officer	Institutional Parole Officer
Statutory release or long-term supervision order approaching warrant expiry date	Earlier than six months	Six months	Five months /td>	Four months	60 days prior to a scheduled hearing. Must include form CSC/SCC 1218 signed by Regional Deputy Commissioner or Assistant Deputy Commissioner
Responsibility	Institutional Parole Officer	Institutional Parole Officer	Community Parole Officer	Community Parole Officer	Institutional Parole Officer

ANNEX C

SAMPLE LETTER FROM INMATE TO INITIATE SECTION 84 OF THE CCRA

ANNEX D

SAMPLE LETTER FROM ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER TO INFORM COMMUNITY OF SECTION 84 OF THE CCRA PROCESS

ANNEX E

ASSESSMENT FOR DECISION FOR PAROLE/STATUTORY RELEASE/ LONG-TERM SUPERVISION ORDER – REPORT OUTLINE

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT/CASE STATUS

1. Provide a brief statement of purpose of the report
2. Indicate the length of sentence, current offence(s), outstanding charges or appeals immigration/deportation/extradition status
3. Present new information related to the decision received since completion of the Correctional Plan Update

RISK ASSESSMENT

a. Risk Factors

Briefly analyze the inmate's risk factors, specific to the offence cycle as outlined in the Correctional Plan. Incorporate actuarial assessments (e.g. SIR-R1) and reintegration potential.

b. Release Plan

If combined Community Strategy/Assessment for Decision – incorporate the Community Strategy.

If not combined Community Strategy/Assessment for Decision – summarize release plan and comment whether it remains viable.

OVERALL ASSESSMENT

Provide an overall assessment incorporating the following elements:

1. the nature and gravity of the offence and the degree of responsibility of the offender
2. victim concerns (if applicable)
3. consultation with Security Intelligence Officer, where applicable (e.g., incompatibles and affiliations) (if there are no concerns, a statement should be made to that effect)
4. consultation with the Community Corrections Liaison Officer (CCLO),where applicable, in locations where one is in place, when any of the factors outlined in the section entitled "Community Strategy" exist (if there are no concerns, a statement should be made to that effect)
5. recent professional opinions regarding release such as from Case Management Team, health care, mental health, psychological information, police comments and/or previous CSC decisions (if applicable)
6. previous PBC decision (nature and purpose, all relevant comments, specific reference to relevant issues noted in the decision, including demonstrating how concerns/issues previously raised have/have not been addressed)
7. current risk
8. offender engagement
9. outstanding factors requiring intervention
10. an analysis of any high risk behaviours or patterns observed during the sentence
11. history of crime free periods of supervision, and any previous failures on release
12. offender's understanding of risk factors and offence cycle, and how risk will be managed
13. Aboriginal social history (if applicable)
14. for an inmate involved in the healing path, incorporate his/her understanding of the healing components of the Correctional Plan
15. special conditions, including the rationale for and a statement on the duration, and early discretionary release (if applicable)

DISSENTING OPINION

RECOMMENDATION

The following will be incorporated into the overall assessment for decision on statutory release with residency or long-term supervision with residency cases.

Factors for Statutory Release/Long-Term Supervision Order with Residency

Stress factors likely to lead the inmate to behave in a violent manner.

Information contained in psychiatric and/or psychological reports indicating the existence of a mental illness or disorder likely to lead the inmate to commit an offence involving violence before the expiration of the inmate's sentence according to law.

Information concerning efforts by the inmate to mitigate or reduce the risk of violent behaviour.

High risk behaviours or patterns observed during the sentence, including any previous failures on release.

The inmate's propensity to violence as shown by:

• any violent behaviour as shown by the inmate's file, young offender's file, provincial records, police reports and the circumstances surrounding the offence
• the seriousness of previous offences
• reliable information showing that the inmate has problems controlling his/her anger to the point that it could lead the inmate to commit an offence involving violence
• explicit threats of violence uttered by the inmate
• use of a weapon during the commission of an offence
• an attitude of indifference toward criminal behaviour or the effects of criminal behaviour on victims
• criminal history in the context of membership in an organized crime group or criminal gang

STATUTORY RELEASE WITH RESIDENCY

When recommending a residency condition, analyze the factors that contribute to the likelihood to commit a Schedule 1 offence or a criminal organization offence pursuant to s. 133(4.1) of the CCRA, Criminal Code s. 467.11, 467.12 or 467.13, as applicable and establish that in the absence of such condition, the inmate will represent an undue risk to society. Indicate the proposed length of residency and the expected changes the inmate is required to make to remove the residency condition.

Comment on alternatives to residency and whether they could mitigate the risk of committing a Schedule 1 offence or a criminal organization offence pursuant to s.133(4.1)of the CCRA, Criminal Code s. 467.11, 467.12 or 467.13.

Alternatives to a Residency Condition

More frequent reporting to Parole Officer, police, volunteers, community-based residential facility staff, etc.

More frequent community and collateral contacts

Curfew at the inmate's home (with means to monitor the curfew)

Referral to an intensive supervision team, where available

Imposing written instructions for short term situations

Long-Term Supervision Order with Residency

Ensure the residency condition is reasonable and necessary for risk management and gradual reintegration, recognizing the inmate is not serving a custodial sentence. Any condition to reside must be reviewed every 180 days.

ANNEX F

ASSESSMENT FOR DECISION FOR TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION – REPORT OUTLINE

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT/CASE STATUS

1. Provide a brief statement of the purpose of the report
2. Indicate the length of sentence, current offence(s), outstanding charges or appeals, immigration/deportation/extradition status
3. Present new information related to the decision received since completion of the Correctional Plan Update

RISK ASSESSMENT

1. Risk Factors
   1. Briefly analyze the inmate's risk factors, specific to the offence cycle as outlined in the Correctional Plan. Incorporate actuarial assessments (e.g. SIR-R1) and reintegration potential.
2. Plan for Temporary Accommodation
   1. Inmate's reason for request (per inmate's written application and interview), proposed duration of temporary accommodation.

OVERALL ASSESSMENT

Provide an overall assessment incorporating the following elements:

1. nature and gravity of the offence and the degree of responsibility of the offender
2. victim concerns (if applicable)
3. consultation with Security Intelligence Officer, where applicable (e.g., incompatibles and affiliations) (if there are no concerns, a statement should be made to that effect)
4. recent professional opinions regarding temporary accommodation such as health care, mental health, psychological information, police comments and/or previous CSC decisions (if applicable)
5. previous PBC decision (nature and purpose, all relevant comments, specific reference to relevant issues noted in the decision, including demonstrating how concerns/issues previously raised have/have not been addressed)
6. inmate engagement
7. consider elements of Aboriginal social history (if applicable)
8. confirm security classification
9. assess how temporary accommodation will assist in the protection of society and the inmate meeting the objectives of his/her Correctional Plan

DISSENTING OPINION

RECOMMENDATION

ANNEX G

ASSESSMENT FOR DECISION FOR EARLY DISCRETIONARY RELEASE PRIOR TO STATUTORY RELEASE DATE OR WARRANT EXPIRY DATE – REPORT OUTLINE

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT/CASE STATUS

1. Provide a brief statement of the purpose of the report
2. Indicate the length of sentence, current offence(s), outstanding charges or appeals, immigration/deportation/extradition status
3. Present new information related to the decision, received since completion of the Correctional Plan Update

RISK ASSESSMENT

a. Risk Factors

Briefly analyze the inmate's risk factors, specific to the offence cycle as outlined in the Correctional Plan. Incorporate actuarial assessments (e.g. SIR-R1) and reintegration potential.

b. Factors to Be Considered and Plan for Early Discretionary Release

Incorporate the following as applicable:

• purpose and objectives to be achieved
• level of needs and community functioning
• mental health issues
• programming needs and access to community resources
• family support with respect to early discretionary release
• comments from Community Strategy, if applicable, including the area parole office's support/lack of support for early discretionary release
• destination and accommodation
• mode of transportation, travel time, expected arrival time
• reporting requirements/instructions upon arrival at destination
• rationale and recommendation for accompaniment to release destination, if deemed necessary

OVERALL ASSESSMENT

Provide an overall assessment incorporating the following elements:

1. nature and gravity of the offence and the degree of responsibility of the offender
2. victim concerns (if applicable)
3. consultation with Security Intelligence Officer, where applicable (e.g., incompatibles and affiliations) (if there are no concerns, a statement should be made to that effect)
4. consultation with the Community Corrections Liaison Officer (CCLO), where applicable, in locations where one is in place, when any of the factors outlined in the section entitled "Community Strategy" exist (if there are no concerns, a statement should be made to that effect)
5. recent professional opinions regarding early discretionary release such as health care, mental health psychological information, police comments and/or previous CSC decisions (if applicable)
6. previous PBC decision (nature and purpose, all relevant comments, specific reference to relevant issues noted in the decision, including demonstrating how concerns/issues previously raised have/have not been addressed)
7. inmate engagement
8. consider elements of Aboriginal social history (if applicable)
9. assess how an early discretionary release will assist in the protection of society

DISSENTING OPINION

RECOMMENDATION

ANNEX H

COMMUNITY STRATEGY – REPORT OUTLINE

1. COMMUNITY SUPPORT/ACCOMMODATION

Confirm level of community support (Contacts will be informed that information provided will be shared with the inmate. Should the identity of the contact require protection, the information will be documented in a Protected Information Report. The contact will be informed that a summary or "gist" of any information disclosed will be provided to the inmate if this information is to be used in the decision-making process.)

Comment on appropriateness of accommodation if relevant

Indicate any results of the community-based residential facility screening and any recommendations for placement if appropriate

2. SUPERVISION STRATEGY

Summarize the inmate's employment/education plans and the appropriateness of these plans. If applicable, comment on impact employment has on risk.

Summarize the recommended community interventions to address dynamic factors.

Summarize supervision expectations and measures (e.g. urinalysis) as they relate to the inmate's offence cycle, incorporating elements that would signify an escalation of risk.

Analyze and justify recommended conditions ensuring they are necessary and linked to risk for reoffending. Include the rationale for and a statement on the duration of the condition.

Indicate the frequency of contact for the initial release period.

3. OVERALL ASSESSMENT

Provide an overall assessment incorporating the following elements:

Consult with community Security Intelligence Officer, where applicable (e.g., incompatibles and affiliations) (if there are no concerns, a statement should be made to that effect)

Consult with the Community Corrections Liaison Officer (CCLO), where applicable, in locations where one is in place, when any of the factors outlined in the section entitled "Community Strategy" exist (if there are no concerns, a statement should be made to that effect)

For Aboriginal offenders who do not have a section 84 release plan, consult with the Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer, in locations where one is in place.

Following consultation with the institutional Parole Officer (and inmate if appropriate), provide a final rationale and recommendation regarding release. Take into account any prior releases. If there are dissenting opinions, these should be noted.

ANNEX I

PAROLE ELIGIBILITY DATES

ELIGIBILITY DATES

1. Day parole eligibility dates are normally:
   1. the greater of six months before full parole eligibility date (FPED) or six months from the date of sentence
   2. life minimum: normally three years before FPED*
   3. life maximum: six months before FPED
   4. indeterminate: three years prior to FPED (which is normally seven years)
2. Full parole eligibility dates are normally:
   1. 1/3 of sentence
   2. judge ordered ½ of sentence
   3. life minimum: first degree murder – 25 years*, second degree murder – 10 to 25 years^{Footnote 1}, (Note: As of December 2011, when individuals are convicted of more than one first- or second-degree murder, a judge can impose consecutive parole ineligibility periods of 25 years for each victim.)
   4. life maximum: seven years
   5. indeterminate: seven years (as of August 1997)
   6. eligibility for judicial review (if applicable): 15 years (except multiple murders)