INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
Fair process. Meaningful defence.
Institutional disciplinary hearings are internal prison processes used to address alleged rule violations by people in custody. These hearings can have serious consequences, including loss of privileges, fines, segregation-like conditions, impacts on security classification, or effects on parole and release planning.
PATH assists with disciplinary matters that fall within our mandate, especially where the consequences are serious or where fairness, disability, mental health, trauma, or institutional accountability are at issue. We help clients understand the charge, prepare for the hearing, review disclosure, and raise relevant legal and contextual concerns.
How We Can Help
PATH may be able to assist with:
Helping clients understand the disciplinary charge and possible consequences
Reviewing incident reports, disclosure, and institutional records
Preparing clients for disciplinary hearings
Supporting clients in presenting evidence, witnesses, or submissions
Reviewing hearing outcomes and advising on possible next steps
Offering summary advice for individuals self-representing
What to Expect
If your matter appears to fall within PATH’s mandate, we may ask for the disciplinary charge, incident reports, disclosure, hearing dates, and information about any possible consequences. We may also speak with you about your account of what happened, any witnesses, relevant health or disability-related factors, and the outcome you are seeking.
When to Contact Us
If your matter appears to fall within PATH’s mandate, we may ask for the disciplinary charge, incident reports, disclosure, hearing dates, and information about any possible consequences. We may also speak with you about your account of what happened, any witnesses, relevant health or disability-related factors, and the outcome you are seeking.
Documents & Information
That May Help
You do not need to have all of these documents or details before contacting PATH. If your matter appears to fall within our mandate, we may ask for some of the following information to better understand the issue and assess how we may be able to assist.
The disciplinary charge or offence report
Incident reports, disclosure, video summaries, or witness statements
The date of the alleged incident and the hearing date
Information about possible penalties or consequences
Any written reasons or hearing decisions
Relevant health, disability, trauma, or mental health information
Names of witnesses or people involved
Any appeal forms, review requests, or previous disciplinary history that may be relevant
Need help?
To request assistance, please complete PATH's intake form. If there are any upcoming hearing dates, deadlines, or urgent issues, please include that information when contacting us.
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.