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This web page produced by the Ministry of the Attorney General provides information for people who want to act as bail sureties, and outlines the responsibilities attached to taking on this role.
Available in:
English, French
Author(s):
Ministry of the Attorney General
Produced/Updated In:
2024
CLEO Steps to Justice: police complaints
This Steps to Justice webpage produced by CLEO links to questions and answers about police complaints, as well as links to supplementary and referral information. The information is also available in French on CLEO’s Justice pas-à-pas website.
Available in:
English, French
Author(s):
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
Produced/Updated In:
2023
Will a criminal record affect my immigration status?
This resource produced by settlement.org covers the implications of having a criminal record on one’s immigration status in Canada.
Available in:
English
Author(s):
Settlement.org
Produced/Updated In:
2023
CLEO Steps to Justice: Can I get house arrest instead of going to jail?
This Steps to Justice question and answer set produced by CLEO provides information about when the sentence of house arrest is available. The information is also available in French on CLEO’s Justice pas-à-pas website.
Available in:
English, French
Author(s):
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
Produced/Updated In:
2022
Gladue report request form: Aboriginal Legal Services
Aboriginal Legal Services offers free Gladue report writing services at several courthouses across Ontario, including in the Ottawa area. This webpage provides you with more information and a link to the webform to apply for services.
Available in:
English
Author(s):
Aboriginal Legal Services
Produced/Updated In:
2022
Guide for Lawyers Working with Indigenous Peoples & 1st Supplement
This report and 1st supplement provide background information and tips for lawyers who work with Indigenous clients. Topics covered include:
referral information for Indigenous service organizations
information on how to get Gladue reports prepared
Available in:
English
Author(s):
Advocates Society; Indigenous Bar Association; Law Society of Ontario
Produced/Updated In:
2022
Human Rights in Action: In Prison
This resource from the Elizabeth Fry Society of Canada is a human rights handbook for women and gender-diverse people in federal prison in Canada.
Available in:
English
Author(s):
Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies
Produced/Updated In:
2022
This chart from Steps to Justice explains the 3 types of criminal offences a person can be charged with in Canada: summary, hybrid, and indictable offences.
Available in:
English, French
Author(s):
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
Produced/Updated In:
2022
What are my rights if I’m detained or arrested? video
This video is about a person’s rights if they are arrested or detained in Ontario.
Available in:
English, French
Author(s):
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
Produced/Updated In:
2022
What happens if I don’t follow my bail conditions? video
This video explains what happens if a person doesn’t follow their bail conditions in Ontario.
Available in:
English, French
Author(s):
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
Produced/Updated In:
2022