COMMISSIONER'S DIRECTIVE

Release Process

Policy Bulletin 233

ANNEX A - Assessment for Decision Content Guidelines - Early Discretionary Release

ANNEX B - Assessment for Decision Content Guidelines - Temporary Accommodation

ANNEX C - Content Guidelines for Casework Records - Pre-Release to Record Teleconference Between Institutional and Community Parole Officers

ANNEX D - Allowances Upon Release

ANNEX E - Penitentiaries Designated for the Purposes of a Residency Order

POLICY OBJECTIVE

1. To assist in the safe reintegration of offenders through clear, concise direction on the release process to support offenders' transition to the community while ensuring public safety.

AUTHORITIES

2. Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA):

s. 25 - Information Sharing

s. 84 - Aboriginal Offenders

s. 92-93 - Release of Inmates

s. 94(1) - Temporary Accommodation in Penitentiary

s. 129 - Detention

s. 131(3) (a) - Annual Review of Detention Order

Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations (CCRR):

CROSS-REFERENCES

3. CD 712 - Case Preparation and Release Framework

CD 715 - Community Supervision

CD  784 - Information Sharing Between Victims and the Correctional Service of Canada

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4. The Institutional Head will ensure procedures are in place to facilitate the safe release of offenders.

5. District Directors will ensure that a process is in place in each district to enter into the Offender Management System (OMS) the name of the community Parole Officer who will be supervising the offender at least two weeks before his or her release, or as soon as practical.

6. The Institutional Head or District Director will ensure that every offender released on day parole, full parole, statutory release, or on a Long-Term Supervision Order, receives a certificate of release.

7. The Institutional Head will ensure that the offender is assisted in obtaining relevant documentation including health care coverage, social insurance number and birth certificate as well as a short term supply of any necessary medication.

8. The Institutional Head will ensure compliance with the process to manage the release of high profile offenders. High profile offenders include those whose offence involved the death of or serious harm to other person(s) and received significant public attention or whose offence was non-violent but generated significant media attention and/or a significant number of victims (e.g., a large-scale, multi-million dollar fraud).

10. The Institutional Head or District Director, prior to the release of an offender on an unescorted temporary absence, day parole, full parole, statutory release, or on a Long-Term Supervision Order, will ensure that:

1. the police force that has jurisdiction at the destination of the offender is notified; and
2. the police are provided with all information under CSC control that is relevant to release decision-making or to the supervision or surveillance of offenders.

11. The institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker will liaise with the community Parole Officer to ensure that offenders are provided with continuity of service and support.

12. In the case of an Aboriginal offender who is being released pursuant to an agreement under section 84 of the CCRA, or otherwise, the institutional and community Parole Officers will work cooperatively with the Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) and the Aboriginal Community Development Officer (ACDO) to ensure a smooth transition to the community.

13. The ALO will assist Aboriginal offenders in obtaining their treaty/status card, if applicable.

14. The institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker will meet with the offender prior to any release to fully explain the nature and scope of any special conditions, their justifications, and the possible consequences that might arise in the event of non-compliance.

RELEASE DECISIONS

16. Mandatory conditions of release will appear on the certificate of release.

17. Offenders may make application to the National Parole Board (NPB) to request that a condition of release be removed, changed, or vary its application. The NPB may amend a condition when it is no longer relevant, it impedes the release plan, or its amendment is justified by a change in the level of risk or in the measures needed to facilitate reintegration of the offender.

EFFECTIVE DATES OF RELEASE

19. When an offender cannot be released on the eligibility date or the date specified by the NPB, the Parole Officer/Primary Worker will notify the NPB by means of an Assessment for Decision Addendum outlining the reasons for the delay and recommending a new release date.

Accelerated Parole Review

21. When day parole is directed, the offender is to be released on his or her actual day parole eligibility date.

22. When full parole is directed, the offender is to be released on his or her actual full parole eligibility date, or on the first working day thereafter when the parole eligibility date falls on a holiday or weekend.

Regular Day and Full Parole

24. When day or full parole is granted, the offender is to be released on or after his or her eligibility date.

Statutory Release and Warrant Expiry

25. Offenders will be released on the last regular working day prior to the scheduled release date.

Following Cancellation of a Warrant of Suspension or Revocation of Conditional Release

26. Following cancellation of suspension or revocation of a release, release procedures will commence without delay. If a termination or revocation decision results in an immediate release, the offender is released at the earliest practical time following receipt of the notification of the decision from the NPB.

RELEASE PROCESS

27. Sentence Management will conduct a check for outstanding warrants of arrest just prior to release when the release date is scheduled more than two weeks following the decision date.

28. Where the police check reveals outstanding warrants, Sentence Management will advise the responsible Parole Officer/Primary Worker, who will include this new information in an Assessment for Decision or in an addendum for submission to the NPB prior to release.

29. Referrals to available community resources may be necessary to ease the transition to community living for offenders with special needs, for example, those prescribed methadone and those who have mental health needs.

30. Arrangements will normally be made for release on a weekday. In the case of statutory release with residency, it is preferable that the offender is released prior to a Friday in order to facilitate contact with the CBRF and parole office staff.

31. When preparing offenders for release to the community, the Parole Officer shall take into consideration whether or not it would be beneficial to have the offender accompanied to his or her destination. Offenders who may benefit from this voluntary accompaniment include those on regular statutory release, or with a residency condition, including those who are ordered to reside following an annual detention review, and offenders who are subject to a Long-Term Supervision Order and are released at warrant expiry with a residency condition. Additionally, long-term offenders, and offenders who have mental or physical health issues, language/cultural barriers, etc. may also benefit.

32. The Parole Officer will discuss his or her recommendation regarding accompaniment and the proposed plan with the offender. The Parole Officer will ensure that he or she discusses the assessment, plan and recommendation regarding accompaniment with his or her supervisor. The results will be documented in the Correctional Plan Progress Report (CPPR) with the offender's release plan. In cases where this has not occurred or reassessment is required, the results shall be contained in a Casework Record.

33. The Institutional Head will put into place a process to ensure that decisions regarding accompaniment are made and recorded. As well, if accompaniment is identified as appropriate, this should be recorded on the release certificate.

34. The final decision on whether accompaniment is required rests with the Institutional Head or his or her delegate.

36. Where possible, and appropriate, the Parole Officer/Primary Worker will provide an opportunity to the offender, prior to release, to discuss his or her immediate needs/concerns with the community Parole Officer. Other key elements of the discussion, which the community Parole Officer will record in a Casework Record, may include:

1. the release conditions and reporting instructions;
2. the Community Strategy, including program referrals and expectations for the offender while he or she is under supervision; and
3. the willingness of the offender to participate fully in the release plan.

37. In the event that the offender does not have an opportunity to discuss the above matters with the community Parole Officer, the Parole Officer/Primary Worker will review them with him or her prior to the teleconference.

38. During the teleconference between the Parole Officer/Primary Worker and the assigned community Parole Officer, the elements in Annex C will be confirmed, as applicable.

39. The institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker will record the results of the teleconference in a Casework Record, Pre-Release Review.

40. Any changes to the approved release plan will be reported to the NPB by way of an Assessment for Decision Addendum unless there is a change in the recommendations, in which case, a new Assessment for Decision is required.

41. When recommending a change in, or removal of, a condition, the Parole Officer/Primary Worker who completed the original Assessment for Decision will complete a new Assessment for Decision and forward it to the NPB for decision.

42. The Institutional Head will ensure that the following is completed prior to effecting the release of an offender:

1. provide the offender with an updated Identification Card;
2. distribute the release certificate to the appropriate authorities within the established timeframes;
3. identify and confirm any health care needs (including methadone maintenance) and ensure that the offender is provided with adequate medication (e.g. two-week supply) and health care coverage from the province of release;
4. update the Standard Profile;
5. update Next of Kin/Emergency Contacts on OMS; and
6. in cases where a condition to reside on statutory release in a penitentiary or a CCC has been imposed, ensure that the consent form has been received from the Regional Deputy Commissioner (CSC/SCC 1218).

43. On the day of release, the Institutional Head will ensure that the supervising office is contacted confirming the time the offender was released, the mode of transportation being used, and the estimated time of arrival of the offender.

45 If accompaniment has been deemed appropriate in a case, the person(s) accompanying the offender may be a CSC employee or a private individual approved by CSC for this purpose. The use of private agencies, Elders or spiritual advisors can be invaluable in assisting offenders in reaching their release destination.

46. The Institutional Head shall ensure that the person accompanying the offender is fully aware of the conditions of release, the destination of the offender, the time they are expected to arrive at the destination and what to do in the event that any difficulties are encountered.

47. If the offender fails to arrive at his or her release destination within a reasonable period of time, a suspension warrant will be issued and the police notified.

Day Parole - Offenders Subject to an Immigration Order

49. Certain offenders may be eligible for day parole and, as applicable, to an accelerated day parole review. Eligibility is determined by the date of sentencing, specifically whether a detention order was issued under the Immigration Act (1985) or subject to a removal order under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. (Refer to subsections 128(3) to (7) of the CCRA and see Sentence Management for guidance if required.)

CERTIFICATES OF RELEASE

50. Following confirmation of the release plan, the Institutional Head will ensure that a release certificate is prepared and that all details of the NPB decision, including dates and conditions, are verified and accurately reflected on the certificate. The Police Notification status on the certificate will automatically be set to "Pending" in OMS.

51. On the day of release, the Police Notification status on the certificate will be manually changed from "Pending" to "Ready to Transmit". (Note: After the notification has been electronically sent to the police, the status will automatically change to "Transmitted.")

52. In exceptional circumstances, where it is impossible to notify the police via OMS, the Parole Officer/Primary Worker will notify the destination police agency by telephone and, where circumstances permit, by facsimile or other means, prior to the commencement of the release.

53. Separate release certificates are issued for day parole, full parole, statutory release, or offenders who are subject to a Long-Term Supervision Order.

54. Prior to issuing a Statutory Release Certificate, the institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker will verify the offender's confirmed release date and the latest sentence calculation with Sentence Management.

55. In the case of a day parole release to a CBRF, the Institutional Head will ensure that arrangements are made with the parole office staff to determine the day of admission prior to issuing the certificate of release.

56. The Institutional Head will ensure that, prior to releasing an offender:

1. the terms and conditions will be explained to the offender emphasizing that failure to report to the supervising office by the prescribed date and time may result in the suspension of release;
2. the offender will sign the certificate to indicate that he or she understands and accepts the terms and conditions of release with the emphasis on the offender's responsibility to report to a specific CSC Parole Office immediately upon arrival.

INTERREGIONAL CONDITIONAL RELEASE

58. Whenever an offender is released from an institution where the file is in a language different from the predominant official language of the supervising office, the releasing institution will ensure that the pertinent file information is translated before the release. The information to be translated should include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. the Correctional Plan;
2. the most recent Correctional Plan Progress Report and Assessment for Decision; and
3. any information that would significantly affect the potential interventions with the offender such as the program performance report on offenders, and any current psychological/ psychiatric report.

EARLY DISCRETIONARY RELEASE

59. In accordance with section 93(2) of the CCRA, the Institutional Head may release an offender up to five calendar days before the day on which the offender is entitled to be released when the Institutional Head is satisfied that an offender's re-entry into the community on statutory release or expiration of sentence will be facilitated by an earlier release than the scheduled release date. The "up to five calendar days" are counted back from the day before the statutory release date or the warrant expiry date.

60. Early discretionary release (EDR) will be considered for all offenders who are being released on statutory release, or at warrant expiry date. For offenders who require more structured monitoring in order to maximize reintegration and public safety, EDR allows for proper follow-up to take place within days of release and prior to the weekend when key staff members and important community resources/services are generally unavailable.

Friday Releases

62. The institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker, at the time of completing the CPPR to request a Community Strategy six months prior to the offender's statutory release date, will indicate in the report if the offender's statutory release date falls on a Friday, or if the offender is being released prior to a holiday.

63. If the release does fall on a Friday or prior to a holiday, the institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker shall meet with the offender to discuss the merits of an EDR application. If interested, the offender will submit a Request for Early Discretionary Release (CSC/SCC 1075) that outlines the reasons for requesting the release. Whether the offender has applied to be released on an EDR or not will be identified in the CPPR.

64. If the offender has not applied for an EDR, no further action on this issue will be taken.

65. If the CPPR indicates that the offender's release falls on a Friday or prior to a holiday, and the offender has applied for an EDR, the community Parole Officer will assess this while taking into consideration the following elements (but not limited to):

1. offender's need level;
2. offender's reintegration potential;
3. mental health issues;
4. community support available to the offender;
5. secured accommodation at time of release;
6. level of community functioning; and
7. programming needs.

66. The community Parole Officer will discuss the plan with the institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker. The plan (i.e., suggested release date, case management intervention, benefits of an earlier community re-entry, etc.) will be included in the Community Strategy. A recommendation will also be included in the Assessment for Decision completed by the community Parole Officer. The report will be prepared by following the guidelines contained in CD 712-1 - Pre-Release Decision Making, Annex F, Combined Community Strategy and Assessment for Decision Content Guidelines - Statutory Release with Special Conditions, as well as the EDR guidelines in Annex A.

67. Upon receipt of the recommendation, the institutional Parole Officer will ensure the case is submitted to the Institutional Head's decision.

Prior to Warrant Expiry Date

69.. In the case of a release at warrant expiry date, normally, the offender will submit an Application for Early Discretionary Release (CSC/SCC 1075) 120 days prior to expiry of sentence, outlining the reasons for requesting an EDR. (Refer to the section below pertaining to warrant expiry releases.)

70. Although a Community Strategy is not needed for such cases, the institutional Parole Office will contact the Area Manager nearest to the release destination for an opinion regarding an EDR.

General Process

72. An offender whose case has not been dealt with under either of the two preceding sections, or who did not apply for EDR prior to the usual case preparation for statutory release, may submit an application up to 90 days prior to release.

73. Upon receipt of the EDR application, the institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker will complete a CPPR to request a Community Strategy.

Timeframes

75. The decision to release an offender up to five days prior to his or her statutory release date or expiration of sentence will normally be made at least 15 days before the requested date.

HIGH PROFILE OFFENDERS

77. If it is determined that the release of a high profile offender is likely to generate significant public interest, the Institutional Head or District Director will ensure that the Regional Administrators, Reintegration and Correctional Programs, and Communications, are advised of the upcoming release and that they are consulted about the preparation of a strategy and action plan.

78. The institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker will counsel high profile offenders about the possibilities of a negative public reaction and assist them to develop strategies or skills to use when reintegrating into the community.

79. In addition to the regular release process identified herein, the Parole Officer/Primary Worker will complete a Memo to File in OMS titled "HIGH PROF" at least two weeks prior to the offender's release, signed by the Institutional Head or the District Director, that includes at a minimum the following:

1. the offender's name and FPS;
2. a short summary of the case, including offence history;
3. public interest in the case from the time of arrest to present;
4. a short summary of the offender's classification history;
5. a short summary of key assessments (psychological/psychiatric);
6. concerns of probable interested parties and stakeholders (victims, police, community groups, individuals, etc.) and actions taken or anticipated to prepare community (any sensitive information should be documented in a Protected Information Report); and
7. any community dynamics that could impact the situation.

80. The Institutional Head or District Director will ensure that an e-mail has been distributed to the following persons alerting them to the completion of the Memo to File:

1. District Director of receiving community office

Regional Headquarters

1. Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Operations
2. Regional Administrator, Reintegration and Correctional Programs
3. Regional Administrator, Communications

National Headquarters

1. Deputy Commissioner for Women, where applicable
2. Executive Director, Executive Secretariat
3. Assistant Commissioner, Correctional Operations and Programs
4. Assistant Commissioner, Communications and Citizen Engagement
5. Director General, Offender Programs and Reintegration
6. National Director, Media Relations
7. Director General, Aboriginal Initiatives Branch, where applicable.

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION IN PENITENTIARY BEYOND STATUTORY RELEASE

81 In accordance with section 94(1) of the CCRA, eligible offenders may apply to remain temporarily in a penitentiary beyond their parole or statutory release date. The Institutional Head is the decision-making authority to approve temporary accommodation in the penitentiary.

82. Offenders who remain in a penitentiary under the temporary accommodation provisions retain their statutory release status even though they are deemed to be inmates under the Act.

83. Temporary accommodation should never be used as an alternative to detention, nor will an offender's request for temporary accommodation result in CSC withdrawing a detention referral.

84. Offenders must submit their request for temporary accommodation in writing to the Institutional Head.

85. The responsible Parole Officer/Primary Worker will complete an Assessment for Decision to address the offender's application for temporary accommodation. (See Content Guidelines in Annex B.)

86. Circumstances where a request may be approved include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. the offender is nearing completion of a program;
2. the offender has not finalized release plans;
3. the timing of the release at statutory release would result in a temporary elevation in risk and the offender wishes to stabilize before being released to the community; and
4. there is a temporary elevation in risk posed by the offender and he or she wishes to stabilize.

87. The responsible Parole Officer/Primary Worker will advise Sentence Management of the decision to grant temporary accommodation, who will then notify the NPB as soon as possible.

RESIDENCY IN A PENITENTIARY FOLLOWING A DETENTION REVIEW

89. Following an annual review of a detention order, the NPB may order, pursuant to subparagraph 131(3)(a)(ii) of the CCRA, that an offender reside on statutory release in a penitentiary. The penitentiaries designated for such a purpose are listed in Annex E.

WARRANT EXPIRY RELEASES

90. Prior to the release of all offenders at warrant expiry, the CSC will assess whether or not there are reasonable grounds to believe that the offender poses a threat to any person. This review will take place 120 days prior to expiry of sentence in conjunction with an examination of the potential benefits of EDR prior to warrant expiry date. (See the applicable section above pertaining to EDR.)

91. To determine whether an offender poses a threat, the institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker considers the factors deemed relevant for detention reviews under section 132 of the CCRA.

92. When it is determined that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the offender does pose a threat to the safety of any person in the community, the CSC will share information with the relevant police agency. The information must be provided to the police 90 days prior to the offender's warrant expiry date, or as soon as is practicable (subsection 25(3) of the CCRA).

93. The warrant expiry release information packages will include a summary of past offences, information regarding the perceived threat and an explanation of why the CSC believes the offender to be dangerous. Only information believed to be relevant to the perceived threat, including information not available on OMS, is shared. The warrant expiry release packages should contain, at a minimum:

1. current photograph;
2. Assessment for Decision prepared for the original detention review;
3. copy of the NPB Decision from the original detention review;
4. Assessment for Decision prepared for the most recent annual detention review;
5. copy of the NPB Decision from the most recent annual detention review;
6. the criminal history and the details of the current offence(s) (this information is normally found in the Criminal Profile Report and the FPS Sheet);
7. psychiatric and/or psychological reports related to detention and the assessment of risk;
8. copy of the Assessment for Decision prepared for the purpose of recommending EDR, if applicable; and
9. any other information believed to be relevant to the perceived threat.

94. Offenders can comment on the contents of the information package on the Notification of Provision of Information to Police Prior to Warrant Expiry Date (CSC/SCC 1225). The institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker will ensure that the offender has copies of the reports contained in the proposed release package.

95. Offenders will be permitted two working days to submit any representation on the contents of the release package. Only comments pertaining to the relevancy of the information as it relates to the threat he or she poses to any person will be considered.

96. The institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker submits the information package and any offender comments on the package to the Institutional Head for review and the final decision with respect to the information to be included in the package. Any recommendation regarding EDR will be submitted at the same time.

97. The Institutional Head is responsible for the review and decision on any representations made by the offender, and for approval of the documentation to be included in the information package.

98. The final determination by the Institutional Head is communicated in writing to the offender by sharing a copy of the completed form CSC/SCC 1225 with him or her.

99. Upon approval, the information package and a copy of form CSC/SCC 1225 are forwarded to the relevant area parole office(s).

100. All possible attempts will be made to determine the offender's release destination. Where multiple destinations are possible, the information package will be forwarded to the area office where the offender's most recent offence took place and any other relevant area parole offices, along with a clear indication of who has received the material. If it is only known that the individual is going to a specific province, the police service responsible for provincial policing should be notified and provided with the information package.

101. Upon approval, the information package and a copy of form CSC/SCC 1225 are forwarded to the relevant area parole office(s) and the NPB Regional Office.

102. The Area Director is responsible for the timely sharing of the information package with the police and for providing advice with respect to possible ways in which the risk presented by the offender may be managed.

103. The decision to release and share information with the public about offenders released at warrant expiry rests primarily with the police.

104. Where appropriate, the institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker will:

1. counsel warrant expiry offenders about the possibilities of a negative public reaction, and assist them in developing strategies or skills to use when reintegrating into the community, taking into account any special needs; and
2. consult with the institutional or regional Chaplain regarding a referral to either a Circle of Support and Accountability or other community resources.

REMOVAL FROM CANADA

105.. Offenders being released for deportation or voluntary departure from Canada will not be released until arrangements are made with Immigration or Justice officials as appropriate. These officials are responsible for escorting and arranging transportation to the designated country.

DESTINATION UPON RELEASE/DISCHARGE

106. For all forms of conditional release, the offender will be released to the place in Canada that is stated on the release certificate.

107. When offenders are released at the expiration of the sentence or by court order, transportation will be arranged and living expenses provided for, at public expense, to the release destination.

Release destination means:

1. the place of conviction, if in Canada;
2. any other destination not further distant than the place in "a.", if the offender elects; or
3. any place in Canada, with the approval of the Commissioner. This authority is delegated to the Institutional Head.

PUBLIC EXPENSES

108. The CSC will provide, at public expense, an issue of civilian clothing suitable to the season, and other necessities.

Commissioner,

Original signed by
Keith Coulter

ANNEX A -
ASSESSMENT FOR DECISION CONTENT GUIDELINES -
EARLY DISCRETIONARY RELEASE (s. 93(2) of the CCRA)

INTRODUCTION

Case Status

• Offender's age, sentence length and commencement, offences, SRD.

Purpose of Report

• Self explanatory.

Consultation of Case Management Team

• Members of CMT consulted for purpose of report, including Elder and Aboriginal Liaison Officer, if applicable, and date of case conference.

STRUCTURED PLAN FOR EDR, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS:

• 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 EDR.
• Comments from Community Strategy, if applicable, including the area parole office's support/lack of support for EDR.
• 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.

RISK ASSESSMENT

• GSIR; current OSL; Motivation and Reintegration Potential.
• Preventive Security information.
• Psychological/psychiatric information pertaining to risk to reoffend.
• Elder's Assessment, if applicable.
• Denial of conditional release from NPB within past 12 months and how risk has been further mitigated and decision/conditions (if applicable) regarding current release.
• Statement regarding risk to reoffend specifically for the period of the EDR.
• Making reference to the plan to safely manage the risk, statement of how the risk is reduced with the EDR, compared to without it.

SPECIAL CONDITION(S) (if applicable)

• Justify the necessity for each special condition recommended.

DISSENTING OPINION(S)

• Record any dissenting opinions of CMT regarding recommendation.

FINAL RECOMMENDATION

ANNEX B -
ASSESSMENT FOR DECISION CONTENT GUIDELINES -
TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION (s. 94 of the CCRA)

INTRODUCTION

Case Status

• Offender's age, sentence length and commencement, offences, SRD.

Purpose of Report

• Self explanatory.

Consultation of Case Management Team

• Members of CMT consulted for purpose of report, including Elder and Aboriginal Liaison Officer, if applicable, and date of case conference.

ASSESSMENT FOR TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION

• Offender's reason for request (per offender's written application and interview), proposed duration of temporary accommodation.
• Offender's progress and behaviour (progress made towards Correctional Plan to support/not support request, institutional adjustment/behaviour/attitude).
• Preventive Security information (consult SIO for any concerns specific to request for temporary accommodation).

RISK FACTORS

• Statement of any known indicators of escalating risk (if there are none then make a statement to that effect).

DISSENTING OPINION(S)

• Record any dissenting opinions of CMT regarding recommendation.

FINAL RECOMMENDATION

• Indicate your final recommendation and any relevant details associated with it.

ANNEX C -
CONTENT GUIDELINES FOR CASEWORK RECORD -
PRE-RELEASE TO RECORD TELECONFERENCE BETWEEN
INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY PAROLE OFFICERS

During the teleconference between the institutional Parole Officer/Primary Worker and the assigned community Parole Officer, the following elements will be confirmed, as applicable:

1. that the release plan can be implemented as approved by the NPB (including confirmation of bed space at CCC/CRF, if residency case);
2. details of early discretionary release (EDR);
3. accommodation (including the names of individuals residing with the offender);
4. stability of intimate relationships;
5. mode of transportation and estimated time the offender is expected to report to that office;
6. mental and physical health concerns and confirmation that the offender has an appropriate amount of medication (e.g., for two weeks);
7. intoxicant use/type , intoxicant use as part of offence cycle (aggravating factor in violent and/or sexual offending), most recent intoxicant use;
8. methadone (e.g., appointments on release, prescription for methadone);
9. employment/education and program plans;
10. the offender's readiness for release;
11. that the offender has a SIN card, birth certificate, and health care coverage;
12. any media concerns regarding high profile offenders,
13. deportation issues;
14. outstanding charges;
15. language preference (e.g., English, French, Cantonese, Cree, Inuktitut, etc.);
16. victim issues (not to be documented);
17. Preventive Security or intelligence issues, e.g., incompatibles, gang management issues and links to organized crime;
18. staff safety issues, e.g., any possible threats to staff, current violent behaviour towards staff and comments the offender has made implying a threat, level of hostility toward CSC (overall or individual specific), predatory behaviour, stalking behaviour, any similarities of previous victims (or victim profile) to CMT members, or any other behaviour that might impact on staff safety;
19. circumstances of previous failed releases (if applicable); and
20. any other concerns the Parole Officers have regarding the release.

ANNEX D -
ALLOWANCES UPON RELEASE

TRANSPORTATION

1. Transportation for released offenders, including their authorized personal effects, from the institution to the final destination should be prearranged (to the degree possible) with the principal carrier (plane, bus, or train). Whenever possible, arrangements should be made to avoid the need for overnight accommodation.

2. The use of private transportation may normally be considered, except when:

1. the offender has been directed to reside in a designated facility as a condition of statutory release;
2. the Institutional Head has reservations about the person providing the transportation;
3. the request for private transportation is received less than 48 hours before the scheduled release of the offender.

3. Reimbursement for private transportation may be provided at the request of the offender. The maximum amount will not normally exceed the cost of the most economical means of available public transportation.

ACCOMMODATION

4. When overnight accommodation is required, payment should either be prearranged or the offender should be given funds equivalent to lowest listed government rate for the city where the stop-over is to occur.

MEALS

5. Meal allowances will be provided in accordance with Treasury Board policies.

INCIDENTALS

ANNEX E -
PENITENTIARIES DESIGNATED FOR THE PURPOSES OF A RESIDENCY ORDER
(made under subparagraph 131(3)(a)(ii) of the CCRA)

ATLANTIC REGION

Carlton Community Correctional Centre
5853 College Street
Halifax, N.S.
B3H 1X5

Westmorland Institution
4902A Main Street
Dorchester, N.B.
E4K 2Y9

Carlton Community Correctional Centre Annex
2044 Gottingen Street, 5th Floor
Halifax, N.S.
B3K 3A9

Nova Institution for Women
180 James Street
Truro, N.S.
B2N 6R8

Parrtown Community Correctional Centre
23 Carleton Street
Saint John, N.B.
E2L 2Z2

Newfoundland Community Correctional Centre
531 Charter Avenue
St. John's, NFLD
A1A 1P7

QUEBEC REGION

Archambault Institution
242 Montée Gagnon
Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec
J0N 1H0

Marcel-Caron Community Correctional Centre
825 Kirouac Street
Quebec City, Quebec
G1N 2J7

Federal Training Centre
6099 Lévesque Blvd.
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Laval, Québec
H7C 1P1

Martineau Community Correctional Centre
10345 St-Laurent Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
H3L 2P1

Hochelaga Community Correctional Centre
6905 Hochelaga Street
Montreal, Quebec
H1N 1Y9

Montée St-François Institution
1300 Montée St-François
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
City of Laval, Quebec
H7C 1S6

Joliette Institution
400 Marsolais Street
Joliette, Quebec
J6E 8V4

Sherbrooke Community Correctional Centre
2190 Sherbrooke Street East
Montreal, Quebec
H2K 1C7

Laferrière Community Correctional Centre
202 Saint-Georges Street
Saint-Jérôme, Quebec
J7Z 4Z9

Ogilvy Community Correctional Centre
435 Ogilvy Street
Montreal, Quebec
H3N 1M3

La Macaza Institution
321 Chemin de l'Aéroport
La Macaza, Quebec
J0T 1R0

Ste-Anne-des-Plaines Institution
244 Montée Gagnon
Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec
J0N 1H0

ONTARIO REGION

Beaver Creek Institution
P.O. Box 1240
Gravenhurst, Ontario
P0C 1G0

Grand Valley Institution for Women
1575 Homer Watson Blvd.
Kitchener, Ontario
N2P 2C5

Hamilton Community Correctional Centre
3rd Floor, 94 York Blvd.
Hamilton, Ontario
L8R 1R6

Pittsburgh Institution
P.O. Box 4510
Hwy. 15
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 5E5

Keele Community Correctional Centre
2nd Floor, 330 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
M6P 2K7

Frontenac Institution
P.O. Box 7500
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 5E6

Portsmouth Community Correctional Centre
508 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, Ontario
K7M 1V8

PRAIRIE REGION

Bowden Institution
P.O. Box 6000
Innisfail, Alberta
T4G 1V1

Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge
P.O. Box 1929
Maple Creek, Saskatchewan
S0N 1N0

Grande Cache Institution
Bag 4000
Grande Cache, Alberta
T0E 0Y0

Drumheller Institution
P.O. Box 3000
Drumheller, Alberta
T0J 0Y0

Rockwood Institution
P.O. Box 72
Stony Mountain, Manitoba
R3C 3A0

Grierson Centre
Lower Level, 9530 - 101 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5H 0B3

Osborne Community Correctional Centre
45 Edmonton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 1P8

Pê Sâkâstêw Centre
P.O. Box 1500
Hobbema, Alberta
T0C 1N0

Oskana Community Correctional Centre
1314 - 11th Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 0G7

Edmonton Institution for Women
11151 - 178th Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5S 2H9

Riverbend Institution
(prev. Saskatchewan Farm Institution)
P.O. Box 160
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
S6V 5R6

Willow Cree Healing Lodge
P.O. Box 520
Duck Lake, Saskatchewan
S0K 1J0

PACIFIC REGION

Ferndale Institution
P.O. Box 50
Mission, B.C.
V2V 4L8

Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Lodge
Harrison Mills, B.C.
V0M 1L0

William Head Institution
P.O. Box 4000
Postal Station "A"
Victoria, B.C.
V8X 3Y8

Chilliwack Community Correctional Centre
45914 Rowal Avenue
Chilliwack, B.C.
V2P 1J3

Fraser Valley Institution for Women
33344 King Road
Abbotsford, B.C.
V2S 6J5

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