Blog - Prison Pulse

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January 27, 2023

Writing to a friend/family in jail/prison?

Writing a letter or sending any mail to your loved one in jail/prison is the easiest way to stay connected. Please be aware of the requirements when sending your mail.
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January 27, 2023

How does Legal Aid Work??

Legal Aid is a publicly funded government program in Canada that helps with and provide financial helps for legal representation and advice for matter before the courts..
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January 23, 2023

Facts about Divorce(s) from/within prison!

Divorce is and can be very complicated at the best of time and especially when a parent is incarcerated. The information below is some of the processes that will be requires while in prison..
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January 22, 2023

Statistics on men & women in Canadian prisons.

Information provided are from statistical records and breakdown of the number or men and women in the Canadian prison system. and other related facts…
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January 21, 2023

New policies about drug & alcohol in prisons.

New rules and policies have been implemented by CSC to deal with drugs, alcohol and tobacco in the prison system. These changes will impact everyday life in prison and parole ….
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January 19, 2023

CSC’s Mission Statement & responsibilities.

The Canadian criminal justice system is committed to respecting the law, contribute to public safety , encourage & assist inmates to become law-abiding citizens.
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January 17, 2023

Differences with Provincial & Federal sentences.

The differences between a Federal and Provincial sentence is the length of the sentence. Provincial sentences are served in provincial jails while federal sentences are served in a penitentiary.
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January 17, 2023

Are inmates able to make phone calls from prison?

Before an inmate is allowed to make a phone call from prison, he/she must submit a pin list application to the institution to have the individual’s number approved.
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January 17, 2023

What is a bail hearing & how it works?

After an arrest, the accused person must be given the opportunity for bail either at the police station or at the court’s before a judge. The details within outlines the process involved.
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January 17, 2023

Bail Conditions and why bail can be denied!

Getting Bail is a privilege, not a right and the onus is on the accused and his/her lawyer to convince the court that bail should be granted. and if it were that the accused is not a risk.
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January 17, 2023

Why you should get a lawyer?

Having the representation of a lawyer is especially important when one’s freedom and liberty is at stake.. Plus it allows for the best representation and chance to out of jail.
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January 17, 2023

What is a Surety and who can be one?

A surety is any person or group of people who takes on the role of being responsible for an accused while he/she is on bail. Not everyone can be a surety. a surety must meet some specific criteria.
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