NCJ Number
111664
Date Published
1986
Length
8 pages
Annotation
In Canada, mandatory supervision was designed to provide control and assistance to offenders released early on remission, while still allowing for a relatively quick return to prison of those who violated the conditions of release or who had committed or were suspected of being about to commit new crimes.
Abstract
Legislation adopted in 1986 authorizes the parole board to retain in custody those inmates considered likely to commit a serious offense before the end of their sentence. Inmates released on mandatory supervision are not permitted to earn remission again if their first release is revoked. To identify high-risk inmates, the Correctional Service will review all cases involving certain specified offenses. A determination of risk potential will consider the following: persistent pattern of violent behavior, psychiatric or psychological evidence that there is a likelihood of committing violent offenses of causing death or serious injury, reliable information that the inmate is planning to commit a violent offense, and the availability of supervision programs offering adequate protection to society. Cases to be reviewed should be referred to the parole board 6 months prior to the possible mandatory supervision release date. Inmates who are ordered to be detained may appeal that decision.