Ministry of Correctional Services Act

1 In this Act, “compassionate allowance” means an allowance made under section 13 of this Act and the regulations; (“indemnité spéciale”) “contractor” means an individual, corporation, partnership or unincorporated association that enters into a contract or agreement under subsection 8 (4) or (5) to provide correctional services, and includes any person engaged by the contractor to provide any of the services; (“entrepreneur”) “correctional institution” means a correctional institution established or continued under section 14, whether it is operated or maintained by the Ministry or by a contractor, but does not include a place of open custody, a place of secure custody, a place of temporary detention or a lock-up; (“établissement correctionnel”) “correctional service” means a service provided for the purpose of carrying out the function or objects of the Ministry, including the operatio…

2 (1) The ministry of the public service known in English as the Ministry of Correctional Services and in French as ministère des Services correctionnels is continued. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 2 (1). Minister to preside (2) The Minister shall preside over and have charge of the Ministry. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 2 (2).

3 The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall appoint a Deputy Minister of Correctional Services who shall be the deputy head of the Ministry. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 3.

4 The Minister is responsible for the administration of this Act and any Acts that are assigned to him or her by the Legislature or by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 4.

5 It is the function of the Ministry to supervise the detention and release of inmates, parolees and probationers and to create for them an environment in which they may achieve changes in attitude by providing training, treatment and services designed to afford them opportunities for successful personal and social adjustment in the community, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the objects of the Ministry are to, (a) provide for the custody of persons awaiting trial or convicted of offences; (b) establish, maintain and operate correctional institutions; (c) provide programs and facilities designed to assist in the rehabilitation of inmates; (d) establish and operate a system of parole; (e) provide probation services; (f) provide supervision of non-custodial dispositions, where appropriate; and (g) provide programs for the prevention of crime. 2009, c. 2, s. 17. Sectio…

6 Such employees as are required from time to time for the proper conduct of the Ministry may be appointed under Part III of the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 6; 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 71 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 71 (1) - 20/08/2007

7 Where, under this or any other Act, a power or duty is granted to or vested in the Minister, he or she may in writing delegate that power or duty to the Deputy Minister, or to any officer or officers of the Ministry, subject to such limitations, restrictions, conditions and requirements as the Minister may set out in the delegation. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 7.

8 (1) The Minister, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, may, on behalf of the Crown in right of Ontario, make agreements with the Crown in right of Canada or of any province of Canada or with any municipality or police service board respecting, (a) the exchange of services provided by the Ministry; (b) the transfer of inmates serving custodial sentences; (c) any matter relating to the supervision and rehabilitation of an inmate, parolee or probationer; or (d) any matter for the administration of which the Minister is responsible. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 8 (1); 2009, c. 2, s. 18 (1); 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 32 (2). (2), (3) Repealed: 2009, c. 2, s. 18 (2). Agreements (4) The Minister, for and in the name of the Crown, may enter into any contract or agreement that he or she considers advisable for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act. R.S.O. 1990, c…

9 Every person providing volunteer services to the Ministry shall serve under the direction of an employee of the Ministry, a contractor or an employee of a contractor. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 9; 2000, c. 40, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 3 - 03/07/2001

10 (1) Every person employed in the administration of this Act, including any person making an inspection, investigation or inquiry under this Act, shall preserve secrecy in respect of all matters that come to his or her knowledge in the course of his or her duties, employment, inspection, investigation or inquiry and shall not communicate any such matters to any other person except, (a) as may be required in connection with the administration of this Act, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (Canada), the Prisons and Reformatories Act (Canada), the Young Offenders Act (Canada), the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada), the Provincial Offences Act or the Criminal Code (Canada) or the regulations thereunder; (b) to the Ombudsman of Ontario or Correctional Investigator of Canada; (c) in statistical form if the person’s name or identity is not revealed therein; (d) with the approval o…

11 (1) The Minister may designate in writing, (a) a person who is an employee in the Ministry to be a peace officer while performing the person’s duties and functions; or (b) a class or classes of persons from among the persons described in clause (a), to be peace officers while performing their duties and functions,

and may set out in the designation any conditions or limitations to which it is subject. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 11 (1); 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 8 (4). Designation not a regulation (2) A designation under subsection (1) is not a regulation within the meaning of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 11 (2); 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1) - 25/07/2007 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 8 (4) - 15/12/2009

12 (1) No action or other proceeding for damages shall be instituted against the Deputy Minister or any officer or employee of the Ministry or anyone acting under his or her authority for any act done in good faith in the execution or intended execution of his or her duty or for any alleged neglect or default in the execution in good faith of his or her duty or for any act of an inmate, parolee or probationer while under his or her custody and supervision. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 12 (1); 2009, c. 2, s. 19. Idem (2) Subsection (1) does not, by reason of subsection 8 (3) of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019, relieve the Crown of liability in respect of a tort committed by a person mentioned in subsection (1) to which it would otherwise be subject, and the Crown is liable under that Act for any such tort in a like manner as if subsection (1) had not been enacted. R.S.O. 1990, c…

13 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may pay a compassionate allowance in the prescribed manner and amounts as compensation to an inmate for permanent disability arising from an injury suffered while engaged in an authorized activity at a correctional institution or to any other person for injury or damage inflicted upon that person by an inmate while under the custody and supervision of the Ministry. 2009, c. 2, s. 20. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 2, s. 20 - 01/04/2009

PART II CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

14 (1) The correctional institutions existing immediately before the coming into force of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1990 continue to exist as correctional institutions. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 14 (1). Idem (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, establish or discontinue a correctional institution. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 14 (2). Designated correctional institutions (3) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, designate any place as a correctional institution for the temporary custody of inmates for such period as is stated in the order and may, by order, exempt the place so designated from the application of this Act or any part of it. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 14 (3).

14.1 The Minister may establish a local monitoring board for a correctional institution, composed of persons appointed by the Minister. 2000, c. 40, s. 4. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 4 - 03/07/2001

14.2 The Minister may establish in correctional institutions, (a) maximum security custody programs, in which restrictions are continuously imposed on the liberty of inmates by physical barriers, close staff supervision or limited access to the community; and (b) medium security custody programs, in which restrictions that are less stringent than in a maximum security custody program are imposed on the liberty of inmates. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 20. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 20 - 17/12/2012

15 The Minister may designate any facility as a community resource centre for the rehabilitation and supervision of inmates, parolees or probationers in a community setting away from a correctional institution and the Minister may withdraw a designation from such a facility. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 15.

15.1 A person who is lawfully detained in a correctional institution but not sentenced to imprisonment may be detained in any correctional institution, as directed by the Ministry, or in the custody of a provincial bailiff or other person employed in a correctional institution. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 21; 2009, c. 2, s. 21. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 21 - 31/01/2004 2009, c. 2, s. 21 - 01/04/2009

16 (1) The court before which a person is convicted under an Act of the Legislature of an offence punishable by imprisonment may sentence the person to imprisonment in a correctional institution. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 16 (1). Same (2) A person who has been sentenced to imprisonment in a correctional institution may be detained in any correctional institution, as directed by the Ministry, or in the custody of a provincial bailiff or other person employed in a correctional institution. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 22. (3) Repealed: 2009, c. 2, s. 22. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 22 - 31/01/2004 2009, c. 2, s. 22 - 01/04/2009

17 A person who is sentenced, committed or transferred to a correctional institution may be received into any correctional institution, as directed by the Ministry, and any designation of a particular correctional institution in a warrant of committal is of no force or effect. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 23. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 23 - 31/01/2004

18 Repealed: 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 24. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 39, s. 7 - 30/04/1999 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 24 - 02/05/2005

19 (1) The Minister may appoint provincial bailiffs who may convey an inmate in custody at a correctional institution to another correctional institution or penitentiary in which the inmate is lawfully directed to be confined. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 19 (1). (2) Repealed: 1997, c. 39, s. 8. Powers (3) A provincial bailiff has the powers of a constable when conveying an inmate under this section. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 19 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 39, s. 8 - 30/04/1999

20 (1) The Minister shall, for each correctional institution, designate one or more superintendents of the institution. 2000, c. 40, s. 5 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 25 (1). Responsibility for administration (1.1) The superintendent shall be responsible for the administration of the correctional institution. 2000, c. 40, s. 5 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 25 (2). Duties (2) The superintendent shall receive into the institution every person delivered under lawful authority for detention in the institution and is responsible for the custody and supervision of such person until his or her term of imprisonment is completed or until the person is transferred or otherwise discharged in due course of law. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 25 (3). Deputy superintendent (3) The Minister may designate one or more deputy superintendents of a correctional institution to be responsible for the administra…

21 (1) The Minister may designate a correctional institution for use by a police service board as a lock-up and, where the Minister makes such a designation, the Minister shall fix a rate per day for persons in custody in the lock-up. 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 32 (3). Payment by municipality (2) The municipality that maintains the police service board shall pay to the Minister of Finance annually the rate per day that is fixed under subsection (1) for persons in custody in the lock-up during the year. 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 32 (3). Designation of lock-up (3) The Minister may designate a correctional institution for use as a lock-up by, (a) the Ontario Provincial Police; or (b) an entity that employs First Nation Officers that provide a policing function under an agreement between the Minister and a First Nation. 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 32 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m…

22 (1) The Minister may designate any person as an inspector to make such inspection or investigation as the Minister may require in connection with the administration of this Act, and any person employed in the Ministry who obstructs an inspection or investigation or withholds, destroys, conceals or refuses to furnish any information or thing required by an inspector for the purposes of the inspection or investigation may be dismissed for cause from employment. 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 71 (2). Offence for obstructing inspection (2) A contractor or employee of a contractor who obstructs an inspection or investigation or withholds, destroys, conceals or refuses to furnish any information or thing required by an inspector for the purposes of the inspection or investigation is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000. 2000, c. 40, s. 6. Section Ame…

23 (1) The Minister may, by order, appoint a person to make an inquiry into any matter to which this Act applies as may be specified in the Minister’s order and the person so appointed shall report the result of the inquiry to the Minister. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 6, s. 69. Application of Public Inquiries Act, 2009 (2) Section 33 of the Public Inquiries Act, 2009 applies to the inquiry. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 6, s. 69. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 33, Sched. 6, s. 69 - 01/06/2011

23.1 (1) The superintendent of a correctional institution may authorize a search, to be carried out in the prescribed manner, of, (a) the correctional institution or any part of the correctional institution; (b) the person of any inmate or other person on the premises of the correctional institution; (c) the property of any inmate or other person on the premises of the correctional institution; (d) any vehicle entering or on the premises of the correctional institution. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 27. Contraband (2) Any contraband found during a search may be seized and disposed of in the prescribed manner. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 27. Same (3) For the purpose of subsection (2), “contraband” means, (a) anything that an inmate is not authorized to have, (b) anything that an inmate is authorized to have but in a place where he or she is not authorized to have it, (c) anything that an inmate…

24 (1) Where an inmate requires medical treatment that cannot be supplied at the correctional institution, the superintendent shall arrange for the inmate to be conveyed to a hospital or other health facility. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 28. Psychiatric treatment (2) Where an inmate requires hospitalization in a psychiatric facility under the Mental Health Act, the superintendent shall arrange for the inmate to be conveyed to a psychiatric facility. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 28. Mental examination (3) The superintendent may direct that an examination be made of an inmate by a psychiatrist or psychologist for the purpose of assessing the emotional and mental condition of the inmate. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 28. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 28 - 02/05/2005

25 The Minister may establish rehabilitation programs under which inmates may be granted the privilege of continuing to work at their regular employment, obtaining new employment, attending academic institutions, or participating in any other program that the Minister may consider advisable in order that such persons may have a better opportunity for rehabilitation. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 25.

26 (1) The Minister may authorize an inmate or group of inmates to participate in a work project or rehabilitation program outside the correctional institution in which the inmate or inmates are confined and the Minister may authorize the absence of the inmate or group of inmates from the correctional institution for that purpose on such terms and conditions as the Minister may specify. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 26 (1). Idem (2) Every inmate who is absent from a correctional institution under subsection (1) shall comply with such terms and conditions as are specified by the Minister. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 26 (2). Offence (3) Every inmate who contravenes subsection (2) without lawful excuse, the proof of which lies upon the inmate, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 26 (3).

27 (1) Where, in the opinion of a person, designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council for the purpose, it is necessary or desirable that an inmate be temporarily absent from a correctional institution for medical or humanitarian reasons or to assist the inmate in his or her rehabilitation, the person may authorize the temporary absence of the inmate on such terms and conditions as the person may specify. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 27 (1); 2000, c. 40, s. 7; 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 29. Idem (2) Every inmate temporarily absent under subsection (1) shall comply with such terms and conditions as are specified and shall return to the correctional institution at the expiration of the period for which the inmate is authorized to be at large. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 27 (2). Offence (3) Every inmate who contravenes subsection (2) without lawful excuse, the proof of which lies upon the inmat…

27.1 An inmate shall be deemed to be in the custody of a correctional institution for the purposes of this Act even if he or she is not on the premises of the correctional institution, so long as he or she is in the custody of a correctional officer. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 30. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 30 - 02/05/2005

28 (1) Every inmate may be credited with remission of his or her sentence and is subject to the forfeitures of such remission equivalent to that provided for in the Prisons and Reformatories Act (Canada). R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 28 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 31 (1). Restoration of forfeiture remission (2) Where an inmate has forfeited the whole or any part of his or her remission, a person designated by the Minister for the purpose may, where the person is satisfied that it is in the interest of the inmate’s rehabilitation, remit the whole or any part of such forfeiture. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 28 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 31 (2). Surrender of remission (3) Where an inmate offers to surrender the whole or any part of his or her remission and where, in the opinion of the superintendent, it is necessary or desirable that the inmate remain confined in the correctional institution…

28.1 A determination of whether an inmate has earned remission under the Prisons and Reformatories Act (Canada) or section 28 of this Act shall comply with the requirement under subsection 6 (1) of the Prisons and Reformatories Act that inmates earn remission by obeying prison rules and conditions governing temporary absence and by actively participating in programs, other than full parole, designed to promote inmates’ rehabilitation and reintegration as determined in accordance with the regulations made under clause 60 (1) (d.1). 2000, c. 40, s. 8. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 8 - 03/07/2001

29 Repealed: 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 32. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 32 - 02/05/2005 Ministry employees, conflicts of interest, etc.

30 (1) No person employed in the Ministry or by a contractor shall, without the approval of the Minister, either in the person’s own name or in the name of or in connection with or as the agent of any other person, provide, furnish or supply any materials, goods or provisions for the use of a correctional institution or community resource centre, or have an interest, directly or indirectly, in furnishing, supplying or transporting the same or in any contract relating thereto. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 30 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 33 (1). Employees not to trade, etc., with persons in custody (2) No person employed in the Ministry or by a contractor shall, without the approval of the Minister, buy from or sell to any inmate, parolee or probationer anything whatsoever or take or receive to the person’s own use or for the use of any other person, any fee or gratuity from any inmate in a …

part iii ontario Parole board

31 In this Part, “Board” means the Ontario Parole Board continued by section 32. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 8 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 10 - 03/07/2001 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 8 (6) - 15/12/2009

32 (1) The Ontario Parole and Earned Release Board is continued as a board known in English as the Ontario Parole Board and in French as Commission ontarienne des libérations conditionnelles. 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 8 (7). Composition (2) The Board shall be composed of such full-time and part-time members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council as the Lieutenant Governor in Council may consider necessary. 2000, c. 40, s. 10. Provincial parole board (3) For the purposes of any Act of the Parliament of Canada, the Board is the provincial parole board for Ontario. 2000, c. 40, s. 10. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 10 - 03/07/2001 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 8 (7) - 15/12/2009

33 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may designate one of the members of the Board to be the chair thereof. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 33 (1). Same (2) Two members of the Board constitute a quorum, but if the Board fails to reach a decision on any matter, question or thing that was examined or heard by only two members, the Board shall re-examine or rehear the matter, question or thing. 1996, c. 1, Sched. P, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 1, Sched. P, s. 1 - 30/01/1996

34 The members of the Board who are part-time members shall serve without salary but may be paid such expenses and allowances for attendance at Board meetings and for other attendances in connection with the business of the Board as may be determined by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 34.

34.1 (1) The Board has exclusive jurisdiction to examine, hear and determine all matters and questions relating to the release of inmates on parole and any matter or thing in respect of which any power, authority or discretion is conferred upon the Board by or under this Act or which is conferred upon a provincial parole board by the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (Canada). 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 34. (2) Repealed: 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 8 (8). Decisions final (3) Any action or decision of the Board on a matter, question or thing for which it has exclusive jurisdiction is final and conclusive and is not open to question or review in any court and no proceedings by or before the Board shall be restrained by injunction, prohibition or other process or proceeding in any court or be removable by application for judicial review or otherwise into any court. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N,…

35 (1) Subject to the regulations, the Board may order the release from custody on parole of any inmate convicted of an offence under any Act of the Legislature, any Act of the Parliament of Canada or against a municipal by-law upon such conditions as the Board may determine. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 35. Application for parole (2) Upon an application by an inmate for parole, the Board shall, (a) grant parole upon the conditions that it considers appropriate; or (b) deny parole. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 35. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 35 - 17/12/2012

35.1 Repealed: 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 36. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 11 - 03/07/2001 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 36 - 17/12/2012

36 (1) Where parole has been granted but the inmate has not yet been released from custody on parole, the Board may revoke its grant of parole if, (a) it obtains new information that is relevant to its decision to grant parole; or (b) the inmate requests that the grant be revoked. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 37. New hearing (2) Where the Board has revoked a grant of parole under clause (1) (a), the Board shall hold a new hearing to determine whether to grant parole or not, unless the inmate waives his or her right to the hearing. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 37. Powers (3) After the hearing under subsection (2), the Board may, (a) grant parole upon the conditions that it considers appropriate; or (b) deny parole. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 37. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 37 - 17/12/2012

36.1 Victims within the meaning of the Victims’ Bill of Rights, 1995 and other victims of offences may participate in proceedings of the Board in accordance with the regulations. 2002, c. 12, s. 1; 2024, c. 2, Sched. 18, s. 10. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 12, s. 1 - 22/04/2003 2024, c. 2, Sched. 18, s. 10 - 16/10/2024

37 Where parole is granted under section 35 or 36, the term of parole shall include any portion of remission standing to the credit of the parolee when he or she is released and shall end upon the expiration of his or her sentence as set out in his or her warrant of committal. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 38. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 38 - 17/12/2012

38 When required by the Board, it is the duty of every person having information relevant to the suitability of an inmate to be paroled or released on a temporary absence to submit such information to the Board or to a person employed in the administration of this Act and authorized by the Ministry for the purpose. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 39. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 39, s. 9 - 30/04/1999 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 39 - 17/12/2012

39 (1) A member of the Board or a person designated for the purpose by the chair of the Board may, by warrant, in circumstances described in subsection (2), (a) suspend a parolee’s parole; (b) authorize the apprehension of the parolee; and (c) authorize the recommittal of the parolee to custody until the suspension is cancelled, the parole is revoked or the sentence expires according to law. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 40. Circumstances (2) Subsection (1) applies if, (a) the parolee breaches a condition of his or her parole; or (b) the member of the Board or designated person referred to in subsection (1) is satisfied that it is necessary and reasonable to suspend the parole in order to, (i) prevent a breach of a condition of parole, or (ii) protect any person from danger or any property from damage. 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 40. Review hearing (3) The Board shall hold a hearing to review …

40 Repealed: 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 26. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 34, Sched. 46, s. 26 - 01/01/2018

41 Nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting or impairing or as intending or purporting to affect or impair the powers of the Governor General of Canada or the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to grant a reprieve, pardon or commutation of sentence in any case. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 41.

PART IV ADULT PROBATION

42 In this Part, “court” means a court of criminal jurisdiction. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 42.

43 (1) Such probation officers as are considered necessary for the purposes of this Act shall be appointed under Part III of the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 43 (1); 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 71 (3). Jurisdiction (2) Every probation officer appointed in accordance with subsection (1) is a probation officer in and for the Province of Ontario and shall perform his or her duties in such part of Ontario as is assigned from time to time by the Minister. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 43 (2). Same (3) Every probation officer appointed in accordance with subsection (1) is a probation officer for the purposes of, (a) this Act, the Provincial Offences Act, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 and any other Act of the Legislature; and (b) the Criminal Code (Canada), the Young Offenders Act (Canada) and the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada). 2002, c. 18, Sched…

44 (1) It is the duty of a probation officer, (a) to procure and report to a court such information pertaining to a person found to have committed an offence as the court may require for the purpose of making a disposition of the case; (b) to make recommendations in the report referred to in clause (a) as to the disposition of the case upon being requested by the court; (c) to comply with any direction made to the probation officer by a court in a probation order. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 44 (1). Variation of direction (2) Where a probation officer is of the opinion that compliance with a direction issued by a court is inconvenient or impossible, the probation officer may apply to the court for a variation of its direction, and the court, upon consideration of the reasons for the application, may vary its direction to the probation officer as it considers appropriate in the circumstances…

45 - 57.0.1 Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 12, 13 - 03/07/2001 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 42-50 - 01/04/2009 2006, c. 19, Sched. D, s. 12 (16-18, 20, 22-26) - 22/06/2006 2009, c. 2, s. 23 - 01/04/2009

PART V.1 CONTRACTORS

57.1 A contractor and a contractor’s employees shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be employed in the administration of this Act. 2000, c. 40, s. 14. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 14 - 03/07/2001 Relationship to Crown

57.2 (1) A contractor and the persons employed by a contractor are not agents of the Crown for any purpose, despite the Crown Agency Act, and shall not hold themselves out as agents of the Crown for any purpose. 2000, c. 40, s. 14. Not employees of the Crown (2) A contractor and the persons employed by a contractor are not and shall not be deemed to be employees of the Crown. 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 71 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 14 - 03/07/2001 2006, c. 35, Sched. C, s. 70 (4) - 20/08/2007 CTS 6 FE 25 - 1

57.3 (1) The Minister may designate one or more employees of the Ministry as contract compliance managers to monitor the provision of correctional services by contractors pursuant to contracts or agreements entered into under subsection 8 (4) or (5). 2000, c. 40, s. 14. Inspection (2) For the purpose of determining whether a contract or agreement is being complied with or whether this Act or an Act of the Parliament of Canada that relates to correctional services is being complied with, the Minister, a contract compliance manager or any other person authorized for the purpose by the Minister may without a warrant enter and inspect, (a) a correctional institution operated and maintained by a contractor, at any time; and (b) any place, other than a correctional institution, where the contractor keeps documents or things relevant to the inspection, during normal business hours. 2000, c. 40,…

57.4 (1) If the Minister is of the opinion that a contractor has failed to provide correctional services in a competent manner, the Minister may issue a direction to the contractor with respect to those services and require the contractor to report back on the implementation of the direction within the time and in the manner specified by the Minister. 2000, c. 40, s. 14. Same (2) The contractor shall comply with the direction and provide the report as required. 2000, c. 40, s. 14. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 14 - 03/07/2001 Emergencies, safety risks

57.5 (1) The Minister may issue a direction to the contractor or to any employees of the contractor with respect to any correctional services and require the contractor to report back on the implementation of the direction within the time and in the manner specified by the Minister if the Minister is of the opinion that, (a) there is a risk to the safety of any person or the security of any property; or (b) there is an emergency situation related to the provision of the correctional services by the contractor. 2000, c. 40, s. 14. Same (2) The contractor and the contractor’s employees shall comply with the direction and the contractor shall provide the report as required. 2000, c. 40, s. 14. Other actions by Minister (3) Whether or not a direction is issued under subsection (1), the Minister may take any action he or she considers necessary for the safe and proper provision of correctiona…

57.6 (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act in the place of the superintendent of a correctional institution for the period of time specified in the appointment if, (a) the Minister is not satisfied that the contractor is complying with a direction issued under section 57.4 or is of the opinion that the contractor is continuing to fail to provide correctional services in a competent manner despite complying with the direction; or (b) the Minister is not satisfied that the contractor is complying with a direction issued under subsection 57.5 (1) or is of the opinion that a circumstance described in subsection 57.5 (1) continues to exist despite the efforts of the contractor. 2009, c. 2, s. 24 (1). Powers of replacement (2) A person appointed under subsection (1) shall have all the powers, duties and functions of the director or superintendent, subject to any limitations, restriction…

57.7 A contractor shall be deemed to be a public sector body for the purpose of sections 19 and 25 of the Ombudsman Act. 2000, c. 40, s. 14; 2014, c. 13, Sched. 9, s. 20. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 14 - 03/07/2001 2014, c. 13, Sched. 9, s. 20 - 01/09/2015

57.8 (1) Subject to subsection (2), this Part prevails over a contract or agreement. 2000, c. 40, s. 14. Authority in contract (2) This Part does not limit any authority that the Minister has under a contract or agreement. 2000, c. 40, s. 14. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 14 - 03/07/2001

PART VI GENERAL PROVISIONS

57.9 (1) A person authorized by the Minister for the purpose may demand that an inmate in a correctional institution produce evidence of the absence of alcohol or other prescribed substances from his or her body by submitting to a prescribed test to determine the presence of alcohol or other prescribed substances in his or her body, if, (a) the demand is authorized by the director or superintendent of the correctional institution and the person authorized by the Minister has reasonable grounds to suspect that, (i) the inmate has consumed or used alcohol or another prescribed substance, and (ii) a test is necessary to confirm the consumption or use; (b) the demand is part of a prescribed random selection substance testing program, conducted without individualized grounds on a periodic basis and in accordance with the regulations; or (c) a substance test is prescribed as a requirement for …

58 Despite anything in the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, that Act does not apply to proceedings, (a) for the discipline or transfer of inmates; (a.1) for the determination of earned remission of inmates; (b) for the grievances of inmates; (c) Repealed: 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 8 (9). (d) for the authorization of temporary absences for inmates; or (e) of the Ontario Parole Board. R.S.O. 1990, c. M.22, s. 58; 2000, c. 40, s. 16; 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 54; 2009, c. 2, s. 25; 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 8 (9, 10). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 16 - 03/07/2001 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 54 - 02/05/2005 2009, c. 2, s. 25 (1-3) - 01/04/2009; 2009, c. 33, Sched. 9, s. 8 (9, 10) - 15/12/2009

59 Every member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario is entitled to enter and inspect any correctional institution or community resource centre established or designated under this Act, whether it is operated or maintained by the Ministry or by a contractor, for any purpose related to the member’s duties and responsibilities as a member of the Legislative Assembly, unless the Minister determines that the correctional institution or community resource centre is insecure or an emergency condition exists in it. 2009, c. 2, s. 26. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 40, s. 17 - 03/07/2001 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 55 - no effect - see 2009, c. 2, s. 32 - 09/03/2009 2009, c. 2, s. 26 - 09/03/2009

60 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) respecting the operation, management and inspection of correctional institutions; (b) respecting the operation, management and inspection of community resource centres; (c) Repealed: 2009, c. 2, s. 27 (1). (c.1) with respect to contracts and agreements entered into under subsection 8 (4) or (5), prescribing and governing the powers and duties of the Minister, employees of the Ministry, contractors, employees of contractors, and other persons employed in the administration of this Act, and providing that regulations made under this clause apply despite a contract or agreement entered into under subsection 8 (4) or (5); (c.2) prescribing provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act that apply, with necessary modifications, to contractors and employees of contractors; (c.3) prescribing and governin…