PJD programs like RJ and Gladue ensure that Indigenous offenders have the opportunity to exercise their rights under Section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code of Canada – whereby all available sanctions, other than imprisonment, that are reasonable in the circumstances and consistent with the harm done to victims or to the community should be considered for all offenders, with particular attention to the circumstances of Aboriginal offenders.
The Pisiksik Justice Department (PJD) consists of:
Manager
Gladue Writers
Restorative Justice Liaison
Restorative Justice Caseworker
Probation and Parole Navigator
Legal Systems Coordinator and Navigators
If a lawyer is needed, PJD can assist with identifying legal resources. We have resources below if you need a lawyer, to see if you qualify for legal aid, or require bail supervision.
*Tungasuvvingat Inuit and Pisiksik Justice Department do not provide legal advice*
Do you need a Lawyer?
Clients are encouraged to contact Legal Aid immediately to find out if they qualify for a free lawyer. It is a good idea to have a lawyer to represent you at your bail hearing, especially if they’ve been charged with a serious crime.
Do I qualify for legal aid?
Legal Aid Ontario provides legal help for financially eligible low‑income Ontarians. If you are experiencing domestic abuse, please let Legal Aid know when you apply as they have special services for these cases.
Gladue Client Info Sheet
A Gladue report is a type of pre-sentencing and bail hearing report that a Canadian court can request when considering sentencing an offender of Indigenous background (First Nations, Inuit and Metis) under Section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code. The goal is to make sure your healing path is successful, culturally safe and your life story is heard and considered in sentencing by the courts.
Restorative Justice Client Info Sheet
Restorative Justice ensures that Inuit who come in contact with the Criminal Justice System can exercise their rights under Section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code of Canada of asking for alternative forms of justice when possible to do so. Restorative Justice is an alternative method of justice from the CJS where healing, understanding, accountability and restoring harmony are the key features.
Do you need bail supervision?
The Odawa Native Friendship Centre can provide supervision for Bail Court orders, monitor bail release conditions and provide support to Indigenous clients in the Bail Verification and Supervision Program.
Not eligible for legal aid, find a Duty Counsel.
If you do not qualify for a free lawyer, most courts in Ontario have duty counsel.
Duty counsel are lawyers who can give the client free legal advice on or before the day of court. Legal aid can give the client more information on when and where they can meet with a duty counsel in their area.
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