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If the offender is serving a sentence in a federal prison, you must register with the
National Parole Board at 1-800-518-8817 (to be notified of parole hearings) AND the
Victim Services Unit of Correctional Service of Canada at 1-866-875-2225 (to
be notified of transfers, releases, and escapes).
What if I have concerns about an offender’s release?
If you have concerns about the upcoming release of an offender, it is very important
to share that information with the appropriate parole board.
If the offender is in a provincial prison, call the Victim Support Line toll-free at
1-888-579-2888, or in the Greater Toronto Area at 416-314-2447. Choose the
option for the Victim Notification service.
If the offender is serving a sentence in a federal prison, you should contact
the National Parole Board at 1-800-518-8817 (if calling within Canada) or
1-866-789-4636 (if calling from outside Canada).
Parole Hearings
What is a parole hearing?
A parole hearing is a hearing held by the Ontario Parole and Earned Release Board or
the National Parole Board to determine if an offender should be released on parole. A
parole hearing is not a trial. Its purpose is to help Board Members assess the risk that
the offender may present to the community if s/he is granted parole.
The Criminal Justice Process
The decision to grant or deny parole is made by parole Board Members, who carefully
review all of the information in the offender’s file and conduct an in-person interview
with the offender at the parole hearing.
Where is a parole hearing held?
A parole hearing usually takes place in the prison where the offender is serving his
or her sentence.
Ministry of the Attorney General