Policy bulletin 587

Number: 587
In Effect: 2018-01-15

• CD 710-1 – Progress Again the Correctional Plan
• CD 710-3 – Temporary Absences
• CD 712-1 – Pre-Release Decision-Making
• CD 712-5 – Pre-Release Case Preparation for Provincial/Territorial Offenders and Federal Offenders Incarcerated in Provincial/Territorial Facilities
• CD 715-2 – Post-Release Decision Process
• CD 784 – Victim Engagement

As a result of a legal consultation, the definition of Victim Statement in Annex A of the above-mentioned Commissioner’s Directives has been amended and will be amended accordingly at their next promulgation.

The definition for Victim Statement is now defined as follows:

Victim Statement: a written statement provided by the victim, pursuant to subsection 133(3.1) or 134.1(2.1) of the CCRA, describing the harm done or loss suffered as a result of the commission of an offence and the continuing impact on them – including any safety concerns – or commenting on the possible release of the offender. The statement will be considered in the pre-release decision-making process for consideration to impose conditions to protect the victim including a condition that the offender abstain from having any contact with the victim or from going to any specified place.

This definition was amended in consultation with Victims Services, Legal Services and the Strategic Policy Division.

Staff involved in the provision of services to victims, case management staff and release decision makers.