JUDICIAL REVIEW
Challenging decisions. Protecting fairness.
A judicial review application is a court process used to challenge a decision made by a government body, tribunal, board, prison authority, or other administrative decision-maker. Judicial review is not usually a full re-hearing of the original issue. Instead, the court reviews whether the decision was lawful, reasonable, procedurally fair, and consistent with the decision-maker’s legal obligations.
PATH assists with judicial review matters that fall within our mandate, including decisions involving prisons, parole, administrative bodies, and state decision-making that affects liberty, dignity, equality, or access to justice. We help clients assess the decision, identify possible grounds for review, and prepare court materials where appropriate.
How We Can Help
PATH may be able to assist with:
Reviewing administrative decisions for legal or procedural errors
Assessing whether judicial review may be available
Preparing applications for judicial review
Drafting written submissions about fairness, reasonableness, jurisdiction, or Charter-related concerns
Seeking remedies such as quashing a decision or requiring reconsideration
Summary advice for individuals self-representing
What to Expect
If your matter appears to fall within PATH’s mandate, we may ask for the decision you want reviewed, any written reasons, relevant correspondence, applicable deadlines, and information about the process that led to the decision. We will then assess whether there may be grounds to challenge the decision and what procedural steps may be required.
When to Contact Us
If your matter appears to fall within PATH’s mandate, we may ask for the decision you want reviewed, any written reasons, relevant correspondence, applicable deadlines, and information about the process that led to the decision. We will then assess whether there may be grounds to challenge the decision and what procedural steps may be required.
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 decision you want reviewed
Written reasons, letters, emails, or notices from the decision-maker
The date the decision was made or received
The process that led to the decision
Any records, submissions, evidence, or correspondence provided to the decision-maker
Information about deadlines or appeal/review options
Documents showing how the decision affects you
Any prior complaints, grievances, appeals, or reconsideration requests
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.