OSL and Transfers
Which CD addresses the Review of Inmate Security Classification?
CD 710-6 - Review of Inmate Security Classification
Which CD most comprehensively addresses the Pre-Release process?
CD 712-1 - Pre-Release Decision-Making
Which CD most comprehensively addresses Detention?
CD 712-2 - Detention.
Which CD address the Progress Against the Correctional Plan?
CD 710-1 - Progress Against the Correctional Plan.
What does BF stand for?
Bring Forward.
An OSL review is not required if the inmate has a confirmed release date within ____ days.
An OSL review is not required if the inmate has a confirmed release date within 90 days.
CD 710-6, para. 10.
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 if the statutory release date falls within ________ of the scheduled parole review.
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 if the statutory release date falls within six months of the scheduled parole review.
CD 712-1, para. 27.
The Parole Officer will refer the case directly to the PBC:
a.
b.
The Parole Officer will refer the case directly to the PBC:
a. when one or more criteria identified in subsection 129(2) of the CCRA are met
b. more than six months before the offender’s statutory release date (SRD).
CD 712-2, para. 9 a - b.
A Correctional Plan Update is required for Indigenous offenders, upon successful completion of a main program within ________ of the correctional program report completion date.
A Correctional Plan Update is required for Indigenous offenders, upon successful completion of a main program within 30 days of the correctional program report completion date.
CD 710-1, para. 20. b.
True or false:
When an offender is convicted of new offences, the timeframes required to complete an amended Criminal Profile Report is set out in CD 705-6 - Correctional Planning and Criminal Profile?
False.
While CD 705-6 outlines the requirements for Criminal Profile amendments, the CD does not actually set a timeframe for the CPR amendment.
"The operational unit that is responsible for the offender at the time of the receipt of new information or convictions, or upon revocation, will amend the Criminal Profile Report." - The timeframe to do so is not expressly stated.
CD 705-6, para. 24 - 25.
The shelf life of a PRA is ____, whereas the shelf life for a MHIA is _____.
The shelf life of a PRA is 2 years, whereas the shelf life for a MHIA is 3 years.
PRA - CD 712-1, para. 39.
MHIA -
A psychological risk assessment is mandatory (if one has not already been completed) for inmates who meet any of the following criteria and are applying for conditional release (excluding Statutory Release):
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
A psychological risk assessment is mandatory (if one has not already been completed) for inmates who meet any of the following criteria and are applying for conditional release (excluding Statutory Release):
a. persistent violence
b. gratuitous violence
c. sexual offences
d. referrals for detention
e. conditional release reviews (other than medical or compassionate escorted temporary absence) for inmates with indeterminate or life sentences.
CD 712-1, para. 36 a - e.
A Commissioner's Referral is submitted to the PBC, via the RDC and NHQ, when:
a.
b.
c.
A Commissioner's Referral is submitted to the PBC, via the RDC then NHQ, when:
a. not all the criteria identified in subsection 129(2) of the CCRA are met, but there are reasonable grounds to believe the offender is likely to commit an offence causing death or serious harm to another person, a sexual offence involving a child or a serious drug offence, and there are more than six months to his/her SRD
b. six months or less remain to the SRD and new information is received (new in time or substance) within those six months, or
c. as a result of a change in the SRD due to a recalculation, the SRD has passed or six months or less remain before the new SRD (paragraph 129(3)(b) of the CCRA).
CD 712-2, para 10. a - c.
The Correctional Plan Update is comprised of two sections:
a.
b.
The Correctional Plan Update is comprised of two sections:
a. Objectives/expected gains
b. Analysis of current request
CD 710-1, para. 15 a-b.
Scenario:
An offender is serving a life sentence with PED set at 12 years. He is 16 years into his sentence and is currently at a mimimum-security institution.
How many successful ETA's does the offender need to complete before the Institutional Head becomes the Granting Authority for an ETA for community service?
One.
If, after an inmate has reached day parole eligibility, the PBC authorizes an ETA for community service, family contact, including parental responsibilities, personal development for rehabilitative purposes, and the ETA is not cancelled for a breach of a condition, the Institutional Head may authorize any subsequent ETA in relation to the inmate. (Note: An ETA for compassionate or administrative reasons granted by the PBC does not have the effect of allowing the Institutional Head the authority to approve subsequent ETAs.)
CD 710-3, para. 5.
Inmates will normally not be transferred within ________ prior to a scheduled hearing by the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) or a court date.
Inmates will normally not be transferred within two months prior to a scheduled hearing by the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) or a court date.
GL 710-2-3, para. 5.
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:
a.
b.
c.
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:
a. pursuing a release under the provisions of section 84 or section 84.1 of the CCRA
b. being released on statutory release, or
c. being released at warrant expiry and is subject to a long-term supervision order.
CD 712-1, para. 13 a - c.
The Parole Officer will complete the Detention Pre-Screen for all offenders, no later than _______ prior to their SRD (or as soon as practicable).
The Parole Officer will complete the Detention Pre-Screen for all offenders, no later than 11 months prior to their SRD (or as soon as practicable).
CD 712-2, para. 12.
Sentence planning for offenders serving sentences of 10 years or more will include four phases:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sentence planning for offenders serving sentences of 10 years or more will include four phases:
a. Adaptation
b. Integration
c. Preparation for Release
d. Reintegration into the Community
CD 710-1, Annex D.
In cases where the offender is eligible for a Judicial Review, the Parole Officer will inform in the inmate that the application must be submitted within _______ after the date on which the inmate has served _______ of his/her sentence.
In cases where the offender is eligible for a Judicial Review, the Parole Officer will inform in the inmate that the application must be submitted within 90 days after the date on which the inmate has served 15 years of his/her sentence.
CD 710-5, para. 6.
Who is the final decision maker for the reclassification of a Dangerous Offender to minimum-security?
The Assistant Commissioner, Correctional Operations and Programs.
CD 710-6, para. 1 (b)
The Primary Information Sharing Checklist and/or Information Sharing Checklist Update and Procedural Safeguard Declaration must be finalized and sent to PBC by no later than _________ prior to the first day of the hearings scheduled at the institution.
The Primary Information Sharing Checklist and/or Information Sharing Checklist Update and Procedural Safeguard Declaration must be finalized and sent to PBC by no later than 28 days prior to the first day of the hearings scheduled at the institution.
CD 712-1, Annex B.
If a detained offender receives an additional sentence that alters their warrant expiry date and the new SRD has passed or is within nine months, the Parole Officer will submit an Assessment for Decision to the PBC within __________.
If a detained offender receives an additional sentence and there are more than ___________ to the new SRD, the order is cancelled. A new referral for detention will be initiated as applicable.
If a detained offender receives an additional sentence that alters their warrant expiry date and the new SRD has passed or is within nine months, the Parole Officer will submit an Assessment for Decision to the PBC within five days.
If a detained offender receives an additional sentence and there are more than nine months to the new SRD, the order is cancelled. A new referral for detention will be initiated as applicable.
CD 712-2, para. 32-33.
The rating for each dynamic factor is based on the level of need required to address each dynamic factor domain as outlined in Annex D of CD 705-6 – Correctional Planning and Criminal Profile:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The rating for each dynamic factor is based on the level of need required to address each dynamic factor domain as outlined in Annex D of CD 705-6 – Correctional Planning and Criminal Profile:
a. High Need – Factor seen as high need for improvement.
b. Medium Need – Factor seen as moderate need for improvement.
c. Low Need – Factor seen as low need for improvement.
d. No Immediate Need – Factor seen as no immediate need for improvement.
e. Asset to Community Adjustment – Factor seen as an asset to community adjustment.
CD 710-1, Annex C.
For suspended offenders, if a revocation is being recommended and the new statutory release date will be within ______ from the date of the submission to the PBC, the Parole Officer will address new release plans, including any need for special conditions and early discretionary release, in the Assessment for Decision.
For suspended offenders, if a revocation is being recommended and the new statutory release date will be within nine months from the date of the submission to the PBC, the Parole Officer will address new release plans, including any need for special conditions and early discretionary release, in the Assessment for Decision.
CD 715-2 para. 47.