Is this the same as the federal parole board?

No. The Ontario Parole Board handles provincial sentences, generally under two years. Two years or more goes to the Parole Board of Canada.

Can victims participate?

Yes. Victims may make submissions and, in defined circumstances, attend hearings.

Ontario Parole Board — Parole for Provincial Sentences

What it does

Decides parole for provincial sentences
Grants temporary absences
Sets and varies parole conditions
Considers victim submissions

Matters it hears

Parole applications and reviews
Temporary absence requests
Parole suspension and revocation

Appeals & review

Board decisions are generally final, subject to judicial review in the Divisional Court on limited grounds.

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as the federal parole board?: No. The Ontario Parole Board handles provincial sentences, generally under two years. Two years or more goes to the Parole Board of Canada.
Can victims participate?: Yes. Victims may make submissions and, in defined circumstances, attend hearings.

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General information about jurisdiction and process, not legal advice. LegalCounselNearMe is not a law firm and is not affiliated with Ontario Parole Board. Procedures, forms and fees change — the official site is authoritative.