Legislative Jurisdiction
The operation of the CSC is governed by federal statute under the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations. In addition, the statute provides for discretion under the directive of the Commissioner. However, all Commissioner's Directives must remain within the parameters of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act.
The Correctional Service of Canada only has jurisdiction over offenders in Canada for court-imposed sentences 24 months (two years) or greater.
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