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33. (1) The Minister, when requested by an inmate, shall review a decision of the Superintendent where, (a) the inmate alleges that the Superintendent did not make the decision in accordance with the procedures set out in this Regulation; or (b) the inmate has been disciplined by having a portion or the whole of their remission forfeited or by receiving a suspension from eligibility to earn remission. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 18. (1.1) In order to trigger a review under subsection (1), an inmate must make a request to the Minister in writing within 30 business days after the day the inmate receives notice of the Superintendent’s decision. O. Reg. 50/22, s. 9 (1). (1.2) In exceptional circumstances or to accommodate any needs related to the Human Rights Code, the Minister may extend the timeline described in subsection (1.1) to up to 90 business days after the day the inmate receives notice of the Superintendent’s decision. O. Reg. 50/22, s. 9 (1). (2) The Superintendent, upon being notified of the Minister’s review, shall immediately provide the Minister with a copy of the Superintendent’s record of the inmate’s case. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 18. (3) Upon completion of the review, the Minister shall confirm or vary the decision of the Superintendent or direct the Superintendent to reconsider the case, and the Minister shall immediately notify the inmate and the Superintendent, in writing, of the decision and the reasons for the Minister’s decision. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 18. (3.1) The Minister must complete their review and notify the inmate and the Superintendent of their decision as required by subsection (3) within 30 business days after the day on which the Superintendent received the request from the inmate. O. Reg. 50/22, s. 9 (2). (4) The decision of the Minister is final. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 18. (5) Subsections (1.1), (1.2) and (3.1) do not apply to a review of a Superintendent’s decision if the decision that is the subject of the review was made before February 18, 2023. O. Reg. 50/22, s. 9 (3).
34.-34.0.2 Revoked: O. Reg. 574/21, s. 19. Temporary Absence
34.1 In sections 35 to 39.1, “Board” means the Ontario Parole Board.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 1.
35. (1) Every Superintendent and every member of the Board is hereby designated under section 27 of the Act as a person who may authorize the temporary absence of an inmate from a correctional institution.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2. (1.1) The following persons within the Ministry are hereby designated under section 27 of the Act as persons who may authorize the temporary absence of an inmate from a correctional institution: 1. The Assistant Deputy Minister, Institutional Services. 2. The Executive Director, Institutional Services. 3. Every Regional Director, Institutional Services. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 2 (1). (2) The persons referred to in subsections (1) and (1.1) are hereby designated pursuant to section 7.2 of the Prisons and Reformatories Act (Canada) as persons responsible for authorizing temporary absences. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 2 (2). (3) The Board is hereby designated pursuant to section 7.2 of the Prisons and Reformatories Act (Canada) as an organization responsible for authorizing temporary absences.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2. 36. (1) Every inmate is eligible to be lawfully absent from an institution during the inmate’s term of imprisonment under the authority of a temporary absence permit issued by the Superintendent, the Board, a member of the Board or a person referred to in subsection 35 (1.1). O. Reg. 69/20, s. 3. (2) Every temporary absence granted to an inmate is a privilege conferred upon the inmate for a specific purpose.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2.
37. (1) Every request by an inmate for a temporary absence permit shall be submitted in writing to the Superintendent of the institution in which the inmate is confined and shall set out the reasons for the request.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2. (2) After considering the request for a temporary absence permit, the Superintendent shall, subject to section 38, (a) authorize the temporary absence with or without conditions; or (b) deny the request for a temporary absence.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 1. (3) The Superintendent shall promptly notify the inmate in writing of his or her decision with reasons.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2.
38. (1) The Superintendent may refer a request under section 37 for a temporary absence permit to the chair of the Board if granting the request would authorize an inmate to be absent from an institution unescorted for a period of 72 hours or longer.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 4 (1). (1.1) Before a person referred to in subsection 35 (1.1) issues a temporary absence permit that would authorize an inmate to be absent from an institution unescorted for a period of 72 hours or longer, the person may refer consideration of the permit to the chair of the Board. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 4 (2). (2) The chair of the Board shall submit a referral received under subsection (1) or (1.1) to the Board or to a member of the Board, and the Board or member of the Board shall review the matter as soon as possible and, in any case, not later than 30 days after the chair has received the referral. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 4 (3). (3) An inmate is entitled to make submissions to the Board or a member of the Board, as the case may be, in support of the referral and the Board or member of the Board may permit any other person, including an interpreter, to also participate for the purpose of assisting the Board or member in the review. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 4 (4). (3.1) The Board may, in its absolute discretion, hold an oral, electronic or written hearing when considering the referral. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 4 (4). (4) After considering the referral for a temporary absence permit, the Board or member of the Board shall, (a) authorize the temporary absence with or without conditions; or (b) deny the request for a temporary absence.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 2; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 4 (5). (5) The Board or member of the Board shall promptly notify the inmate in writing of the decision with reasons.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2. (6) An inmate who is aggrieved by a denial under this section of a temporary absence permit may request in writing that the chair of the Board review the decision.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2. (7) Upon receiving a request under subsection (6), the chair or the chair’s delegate shall review the decision and shall, (a) order the Board or the member of the Board to reconsider the application for a temporary absence permit; or (b) uphold the original decision, and shall promptly notify the inmate in writing of the results of the review with reasons.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2.
39. The Superintendent, Board, member of the Board or person referred to in subsection 35 (1.1), as the case may be, upon granting a temporary absence permit, may impose any conditions that they consider appropriate. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 5.
39.1 (1) The Superintendent, Board, member of the Board or person referred to in subsection 35 (1.1) may cancel a temporary absence permit granted by them, before or after the beginning of the temporary absence, if, (a) the inmate has breached or attempted to breach a condition of the temporary absence permit; (b)  the Superintendent, Board, member of the Board or person referred to in subsection 35 (1.1) considers it necessary and justified in order to prevent a breach of a condition of the temporary absence permit; (c) the grounds for granting the temporary absence permit have changed or no longer exist; or (d) the request has been reassessed, based on new information that could not reasonably have been provided when the temporary absence permit was granted.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 6 (1, 2). (2) If a temporary absence permit is cancelled, the Superintendent, Board, member of the Board or person referred to in subsection 35 (1.1), as the case may be, (a) shall order the inmate to return immediately to the correctional institution, with reasons for the cancellation; and (b) may have a notice of cancellation issued for the inmate’s apprehension and recommittal.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 6 (3). (3) An inmate who is aggrieved by the cancellation of his or her temporary absence permit that had been granted by the Board or a member of the Board may request in writing that the chair of the Board review the decision.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2. (4) Upon receiving a request under subsection (3), the chair or the chair’s delegate shall review the decision and any submissions made by the inmate and shall, (a) reauthorize the temporary absence of the inmate; or (b) uphold the cancellation of the temporary absence permit, and shall promptly notify the inmate in writing of the results of the review with reasons.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2. (4.1) An inmate who is aggrieved by the cancellation of his or her temporary absence permit that had been granted by a person referred to in subsection 35 (1.1) may request in writing that the Deputy Minister review the decision. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 6 (4). (4.2) Upon receiving a request under subsection (4.1), the Deputy Minister shall review the decision and any submissions made by the inmate and shall, (a) direct the person who made the decision to reauthorize the temporary absence of the inmate; or (b) uphold the cancellation of the temporary absence permit, and shall promptly notify the inmate in writing of the results of the review with reasons. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 6 (4). (5) If an inmate is alleged to have committed a misconduct described in clause 29 (1) (o) in connection with his or her actions for which the temporary absence permit was cancelled, the Superintendent shall take into consideration the reasons given under subsections (2), (4) and (4.2) when determining if the inmate has committed the misconduct.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 6 (5).
39.2 Any proceeding begun under this Regulation before this section comes into force in respect of a request for a temporary absence permit or the suspension or cancellation of a temporary absence permit shall be completed in accordance with this Regulation as it read immediately before this section comes into force.  O. Reg. 305/01, s. 2.
39.3 Any proceeding begun under this Regulation before this section comes into force in respect of a request for a temporary absence permit or the suspension or cancellation of a temporary absence permit shall be completed in accordance with this Regulation as it read immediately before this section comes into force. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 7. Assistance Upon Release or Discharge
40. The Minister or an employee designated by the Minister may give a gratuity or such other assistance to an inmate upon his or her release or discharge from an institution as the Minister or employee considers will aid the rehabilitation of the inmate.  O. Reg. 132/09, s. 6. PART II   PAROLE
40.1 In this Part,  “victim” means, (a) a victim within the meaning of section 36.1 of the Act who is a victim of an inmate in respect of the offence for which the inmate is seeking parole, and (b) if the person described in clause (a) is under 16 years of age, includes the person’s parent, within the meaning of section 1 of the Family Law Act, or guardian.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 3; O. Reg. 574/21, s. 20.
41. (1) The portion of the term of imprisonment that an inmate must serve before parole may be granted is one-third of the total term of imprisonment imposed upon the inmate.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 41 (1). (2) Despite subsection (1), the Board may parole an inmate at any time where, in the opinion of the Board, compelling or exceptional circumstances exist that warrant the inmate’s parole.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 41 (2). (3) Every inmate sentenced to imprisonment in an institution shall be notified in writing by the Ministry of the inmate’s parole eligibility date no later than two months after the date on which the inmate was sentenced.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 41 (3).
42. (1) Where an inmate is serving a term of imprisonment of less than six months, the inmate may apply to the Board for parole at any time.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 42 (1). (2) An inmate referred to in subsection (1) is not entitled to a hearing before the Board.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 42 (2).
43. (1) Where an inmate is serving a term of imprisonment of six months or more, the Board shall consider the inmate for parole before the parole eligibility date. O. Reg. 363/19, s. 4. (2) The Board shall consider the inmate for parole whether or not the inmate has applied for parole, unless the inmate waives in writing being considered for parole. O. Reg. 363/19, s. 4. (3) The inmate may withdraw the waiver, and if they do so, the Board shall proceed on a reasonable timeline to consider the inmate for parole. O. Reg. 363/19, s. 4.
43.1 (1) An inmate who is being considered for parole under section 43 is entitled to a hearing. O. Reg. 363/19, s. 4. (2) The inmate may waive in writing their entitlement to a hearing, and if they do so, the Board is not required to hold a hearing. O. Reg. 363/19, s. 4. (3) The inmate may withdraw the waiver before the Board makes a decision regarding the parole, and if they do so, the Board shall proceed to conduct a hearing. O. Reg. 363/19, s. 4.
44. (1) Where the Board is considering whether or not an inmate is a suitable inmate to be granted parole the Board may obtain and consider any information that the Board considers useful and relevant regarding the character, abilities and prospects of the inmate, and in particular the Board may obtain and consider, (a) particulars of the inmate’s trial, conviction and sentence; (b) particulars of the inmate’s criminal record; (c) information from persons knowledgeable about the inmate’s background and living conditions before the inmate was confined in the institution; (d) a report from the Superintendent of the institution assessing the progress made by the inmate towards rehabilitation; and (e) a report from a health care professional concerning the inmate’s physical condition and mental health.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 44 (1). (2) Where the Board conducts a hearing to determine whether or not an inmate is a suitable inmate to be granted parole, (a) the inmate shall, if reasonable in the circumstances, be given at least 48 hours notice of the hearing; (b) the inmate be given an opportunity to make submissions to the Board on his or her own behalf; (c) the Board may permit any person, including an interpreter, to assist in any manner that the Board considers appropriate; and (d) the Board shall, in the form and manner that it considers appropriate, inform the inmate of any information in the Board’s possession that may affect its decision.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 44 (2); O. Reg. 69/20, s. 8 (1). (3) The Board may, in its absolute discretion, hold an in-person, electronic or written hearing when holding a hearing under subsection (2). O. Reg. 69/20, s. 8 (2).
44.1 A victim of the inmate may make submissions to the Board before it conducts a hearing under subsection 44 (2), in any form that the Board considers appropriate, including written submissions or an interview in person or by telephone or other means of communication with the Board or with a person or persons designated by the chair of the Board.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 5.
44.2 (1) In the case of an in-person or electronic hearing, a victim of the inmate may apply to the Board if he or she wishes to participate in the inmate’s parole hearing. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 9 (1). (2) In the case of an in-person hearing, the Board shall approve a victim’s application unless, based on the advice of the Superintendent of the correctional institution where the hearing is scheduled to take place, the Board determines that, (a) there is insufficient time before the hearing, (i) to obtain security clearance for the victim and a person to assist the victim to attend at the correctional institution, or (ii) to arrange for the hearing to be held in a room that has adequate space for all the persons attending the hearing; or (b) the security of the correctional institution or the personal safety of any person, including the victim, may be compromised by the victim’s attendance at the hearing.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 5; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 9 (2). (3) If the Board denies a victim’s application to participate in a hearing, the victim may request in writing that the chair of the Board review the decision.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 5; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 9 (3). (4) Upon receiving a request under subsection (3), the chair or the chair’s delegate shall review the decision and, based on the advice of the Superintendent referred to in subsection (2), shall uphold, reverse or amend the original decision of the Board.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 5; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 9 (4). (5) If the Board approves a victim’s application to participate in a parole hearing, the inmate shall be promptly notified of the fact.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 5; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 9 (5).
44.3 (1) A victim who has been given permission to participate in a hearing may participate in the hearing by making submissions to the Board on, (a) the effects and impact of the offence at the time of the offence on the victim and on any relative or spouse of the victim; (b) the continuing effects and impact of the offence on the victim and on any relative or spouse of the victim; and (c) the victim’s and any relative or spouse of the victim’s recommendations with respect to the granting of parole to the inmate and, if parole is granted, to any conditions that should be attached to the inmate’s parole to protect the victim and the community at large.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 5; O. Reg. 295/05, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 69/20, s. 10 (1). (2) A victim may be assisted during an inmate’s parole hearing by any person and, in exceptional circumstances, the Board may permit a victim to be assisted during the hearing by more than one person. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 10 (2). (3) A person participating in a parole hearing to assist a victim may only do so, (a) by translating for the victim; and (b) at the discretion of the Board, by speaking on behalf of a victim who has a mental or physical disability that prevents him or her from communicating clearly.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 5; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 10 (3). (4) In subsection (1), “relative” means a person related to the victim by blood, marriage or adoption; (“parent”) “spouse” has the same meaning as in section 29 of the Family Law Act. (“conjoint”)  O. Reg. 295/05, s. 1 (2).
44.3.1 (1) Any person, other than a victim, may apply to the Board in writing if he or she wishes to attend an inmate’s in-person parole hearing as an observer.  O. Reg. 152/03, s. 1; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 11 (1). (2) The Board may approve or deny a person’s application to attend as an observer and, in making that decision, shall consider, (a) the views of any victim who has been permitted by the Board to attend the hearing; and (b) the need to preserve the confidentiality of information provided at the hearing and of the sources of that information.  O. Reg. 152/03, s. 1. (3) The Board shall not approve a person’s application to attend as an observer if, based on the advice of the Superintendent of the correctional institution where the hearing is scheduled to take place, the Board determines that, (a) there is insufficient time before the hearing to obtain security clearance for the person to attend at the correctional institution; (b) the room in which the hearing is to be held does not have adequate space for the person to attend; or (c) the security of the correctional institution or the personal safety of any person, including the person who applied to attend as an observer, may be compromised by the person’s attendance at the hearing.  O. Reg. 152/03, s. 1. (4) If the Board approves a person’s application to attend an in-person parole hearing as an observer, the inmate shall be promptly notified of the fact.  O. Reg. 152/03, s. 1; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 11 (2). (5) If the Board denies a person’s application to attend an in-person parole hearing as an observer, it shall notify the person in writing of the denial and the reasons for it.  O. Reg. 152/03, s. 1; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 11 (2). (6) There is no review or appeal from a decision of the Board under this section.  O. Reg. 152/03, s. 1.
44.3.2 A person who has been given permission to attend an in-person hearing as an observer may not participate in the hearing in any way.  O. Reg. 152/03, s. 1; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 12.
44.3.3 In the case of an in-person hearing, a victim, a person who assists a victim or a person who attends as an observer shall not bring a camera or electronic recording device of any kind into the correctional institution or hearing room. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 13.
44.3.4 No person, other than a person employed in the administration of the Act, shall record a hearing in any manner. O. Reg. 69/20, s. 13.
44.4 If, at any point during a hearing under subsection 44 (2), the Board is of the opinion that the orderly conduct of the hearing is being disrupted, the Board may, (a) in the case of an in-person hearing, (i) request that any person, other than the inmate, be excluded from the hearing room for any portion of or the remainder of the hearing; or (ii) adjourn the hearing to another day and specify that any person at the hearing, other than the inmate, not attend the resumed hearing; or (b) in the case of any other type of hearing, make any order the Board considers appropriate in order to maintain the orderly conduct of the hearing.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 5; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 14.
44.5 Upon the conclusion of a hearing under subsection 44 (2) and upon consideration of the matters referred to in subsection 44 (1), the submissions of any victims made under section 44.1 or subsection 44.3 (1) and the submissions of the inmate, the Board may, (a) grant parole upon such terms and conditions as it considers necessary; or (b) refuse to grant parole, and the Board shall notify the inmate of its decision and the reasons for the decision.  O. Reg. 151/03, s. 5; O. Reg. 69/20, s. 15.
45. (1) An inmate whose parole is reviewed under subsection 39 (2) of the Act is entitled to a hearing before the Board unless the inmate in writing waives the right to the hearing, but if the inmate withdraws the waiver before the Board makes a decision regarding the parole, the Board shall proceed to conduct a hearing of the matter.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 45 (1). (2) Where the Board conducts a review of parole under subsection 39 (2) of the Act, the Board may obtain and consider any information that the Board considers useful and relevant, including any records relating to the decision to grant the inmate parole and information about the inmate’s conduct while on parole.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 45 (2). (3) Where the Board conducts a hearing in the course of a review of parole under subsection 39 (2) of the Act, subsection 44 (2) applies to the hearing with necessary modifications.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 45 (3). (4) Upon consideration of the matters referred to in subsection (2) and the arguments and submissions, if any, of the inmate, the Board may, (a) allow the inmate to continue on parole; or (b) revoke parole, and the Board shall notify the inmate in writing of its decision and the reasons for the decision.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 45 (4).
46. (1) An inmate who is aggrieved by a decision of the Board may request in writing that the chair of the Board review the decision.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 46 (1). (2) Upon receiving a request under subsection (1), the chair or the chair’s delegate shall review the decision and shall, (a) order a new hearing; or (b) uphold the original decision of the Board, and shall forthwith notify the inmate in writing of the results of the review with reasons.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 46 (2).
47. (1) An inmate who has received parole shall not be allowed to begin parole without signing a certificate of parole setting out the conditions of the parole.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 47 (1). (2) Despite subsection (1), the Board may authorize an inmate to be allowed to begin parole before the certificate of parole has been completed and signed where the Board is of the opinion that compelling or exceptional circumstances warrant the authorization.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 47 (2).
48. It is a condition of every grant of parole, unless the Board orders otherwise, that the parolee shall, (a) remain within the jurisdiction of the Board; (b) keep the peace and be of good behaviour; (c) obtain the consent of the Board or the parole supervisor for any change of residence or employment; (c.1) keep a copy of his or her certificate of parole with him or her at all times and produce it to a probation officer, parole officer or police officer on request, unless, under subsection 47 (2), the certificate of parole has not been completed and signed; (d) report as required to the parole supervisor and the local police force; and (e) refrain from associating with any person who is engaged in criminal activity or, unless approved by the parole supervisor, with any person who has a criminal record.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 48; O. Reg. 320/02, s. 2.
49. Revoked:  O. Reg. 164/10, s. 4.
50. Revoked:  O. Reg. 260/99, s. 2.
51. Where the Board has granted parole to an inmate to permit the deportation of the inmate, the Board may remit any remaining portion of the inmate’s term of imprisonment.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 51. PART III   COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRES
52. (1) The director of a community resource centre is responsible for the management of the centre and for the care, health, discipline, safety and custody of the inmates under the director’s authority, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the director shall, (a) supervise the admission and release of each inmate from the centre; (b) supervise the disposition of inmate property; and (c) supervise the admission and conduct of persons visiting the centre.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 52 (1). (2) The director shall, (a) administer the community resource centre in accordance with the Act, the regulations, the agreement between the centre and the Ministry, and any instructions issued from time to time by the Minister to the director; and (b) ensure that inmates are informed of their duties and privileges while in custody at the community resource centre.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 52 (2).
53. The provisions of this Regulation governing the disposition of inmate property apply, with necessary modifications, to the property of an inmate who is admitted to a community resource centre.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 53.
54. The provisions of this Regulation governing the management of money earned by an inmate while in custody at a correctional institution apply, with necessary modifications, to the management of money earned by an inmate while in custody at a community resource centre.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 54.
55. There shall be an inspection or investigation by the Ministry of every community resource centre from time to time and, in any event, at least once in each year and each director shall provide access and assist an inspector from the Ministry as fully as possible in the conduct of an inspection or investigation.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 778, s. 55. PART IV (sections 56-58) Revoked:  O. Reg. 132/09, s. 7. PART V   DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
59. In this Part, an individual shall be deemed to be charged with an offence if he or she,  (a) is arrested and released in accordance with Part XVI of the Criminal Code (Canada); or (b) is served with a summons under Part III of the Provincial Offences Act in relation to an offence for which an individual may be arrested, even if an information has not been laid at the time the summons is served.  O. Reg. 266/98, s. 1.
60. (1) For the purposes of subsection 10 (2) of the Act, a person designated under that subsection may disclose personal information about an individual to a chief of police or his or her designate if, (a) the individual has been convicted or found guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code
(Canada), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
(Canada) or any other federal or provincial Act; (b) the person who would disclose the personal information reasonably believes that the individual poses a significant risk of harm to other persons or property; and (c) the person who would disclose the personal information reasonably believes that the disclosure will reduce that risk.  O. Reg. 266/98, s. 1; O. Reg. 164/10, s. 5. (2) If subsection (1) applies, the person authorized by that subsection to disclose personal information may disclose any personal information about the individual that the authorized person reasonably believes will reduce the risk posed by the individual.  O. Reg. 266/98, s. 1.
61. For the purposes of subsection 10 (2) of the Act, a person designated under that subsection may disclose to any person the following personal information about an individual who has been charged with, convicted of or found guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) or any other federal or provincial Act: 1. The individual’s name, date of birth and address. 2. The offence with which he or she has been charged or of which he or she has been convicted or found guilty and the sentence, if any, imposed for that offence. 3. The outcome of all significant judicial proceedings relevant to the offence. 4. The procedural stage of the criminal justice process to which the prosecution of the offence has progressed and the physical status of the individual in that process (for example, whether the individual is in custody, or the terms, if any, upon which he or she has been released from custody). 5. The date of the release or impending release of the individual from custody in relation to the offence, including any release on parole or temporary absence.  O. Reg. 164/10, s. 6.
62. (1) In this section, “victim” means a person who, as a result of the commission of any offence under the Criminal Code
(Canada) by another, suffers emotional or physical harm, loss of or damage to property or economic harm and, if the commission of the offence results in the death of the person, includes, (a) a child or parent of the person, within the meaning of section 1 of the Family Law Act, and (b) a dependant or spouse of the person, both within the meaning of section 29 of the Family Law Act, but does not include a child, parent, dependant or spouse who is charged with or has been convicted of committing the offence.  O. Reg. 295/05, s. 2; O. Reg. 574/21, s. 21. (2) For the purposes of subsection 10 (2) of the Act, a person designated under that subsection may disclose to a victim the following information about an individual who is alleged to have committed the offence, if the victim requests the information: 1. The progress of investigations that relate to the offence. 2. The charges laid with respect to the offence and, if no charges are laid, the reasons why no charges are laid. 3. The dates and places of all significant proceedings that relate to the prosecution. 4. The outcome of all significant proceedings, including any proceedings on appeal. 5. Any pretrial arrangements that are made that relate to a plea that may be entered by the accused at trial. 6. The interim release and, in the event of conviction, the sentencing of an accused. 7. Any disposition made under section 672.54 or 672.58 of the Criminal Code (Canada) in respect of an accused who is found unfit to stand trial or who is found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. 8. Any application for release or any impending release of the individual convicted of the offence, including release in accordance with a program of temporary absence, on parole or on an unescorted temporary absence pass. 9. Any escape from custody of the individual convicted of the offence. 10. If the individual accused of committing the offence is found unfit to stand trial or is found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder, i. any hearing held with respect to the accused by the Review Board established or designated for Ontario pursuant to subsection 672.38 (1) of the Criminal Code (Canada), ii. any order of the Review Board directing the absolute or conditional discharge of the accused, and iii. any escape of the accused from custody.  O. Reg. 266/98, s. 1; O. Reg. 164/10, s. 7.
63. (1) For the purposes of subsection 10 (2) of the Act, a person designated under that subsection may disclose personal information about an individual in the circumstances described in subsection (2) to, (a) any police force in Canada; (b) any correctional or parole authority in Canada; or (c) any person or agency engaged in the protection of the public, the administration of justice or the enforcement of or compliance with any federal or provincial Act, regulation or government program.  O. Reg. 266/98, s. 1; O. Reg. 164/10, s. 8 (1). (2) Subsection (1) applies if the individual is under investigation of, is charged with, or is convicted or found guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code
(Canada), the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
(Canada) or any other federal or provincial Act and if the circumstances are such that disclosure is required for the protection of the public, the administration of justice or the enforcement of or compliance with any federal or provincial Act, regulation or government program.  O. Reg. 266/98, s. 1. (3) In disclosing personal information under this section to an agency that is not engaged in the protection of the public or the administration of justice, the person making the disclosure shall follow the procedures set out in any memorandum of understanding entered into between the agency and the Ontario Parole Board or the Minister, as the case may be.  O. Reg. 164/10, s. 8 (2).
64. In deciding whether or not to disclose personal information under this Part, the person who is authorized to disclose the information shall consider the availability of resources and information, what is reasonable in the circumstances of the case, what is consistent with the law and the public interest and what is necessary to ensure that the resolution of criminal proceedings is not delayed.  O. Reg. 266/98, s. 1. Form 1  Revoked:  O. Reg. 260/99, s. 3.  Français