About Administrative Law
Administrative law matters often involve decisions made by government bodies, boards, correctional institutions, tribunals, or other public authorities. These decisions can have serious consequences for a person’s liberty, safety, dignity, access to services, or ability to move forward with their life.
Administrative issues can arise in many different contexts such as prison decisions, parole hearings, disciplinary processes, institutional placements, or the denial or withdraw of services of benefits.
How PATH Can Help
PATH assists with select administrative law matters that fall within our mandate, particularly where decisions affect people who are incarcerated, criminalized, or otherwise facing systemic barriers to justice.
Depending on the issue, we may help clients understand their legal options, prepare written submissions, request reconsideration, pursue judicail review, or challenge unfair or unlawful decision-making.
Our work is client-centred, trauma-informed, and grounded in an understanding that legal problems to not happen in isolation. We take the time to listen, explain your options, and stand alongside you as you navigate the process.
Important to Know
Not every matter falls
within our mandate.
We cannot assist with every issue. Our ability to help depends on the law, the facts of the case, and our available resources.
Time limits may apply.
Many administrative law challenges have strict deadlines. Contact us as early as possible.
Information is confidential.
What you share with us is kept private and will only be used to determine whether we can assist.
We see you.
We recognize the courage it takes to seek help. You will be treated with respect, care, and without judgement.
Administrative Law Services
Below are examples of administrative law services PATH may provide. Our ability to assist depends on the nature of the issue, urgency, available resources, and whether the matter falls within PATH's mandate.
?Need help
If you think your matter may fall within PATH's prison law and advocacy service offerings, you can complete our intame form. Our team will review the information you provide and let you know whether PATH may be able to assist.
Alternatively, you may call our intake phone line at 1 (844) PAROLE-04 (1-844-727-6534) to leave a voicemail. Please note that PATH Legal does not accept unscheduled or cold calls. If you would like to speak with a member of our team, you must leave a voicemail or complete the intake form above.