Are you a victim of crime?

Did you know you can receive information about the offender who harmed you

How does a victim receive information?

Victims must register in writing with the Parole Board of Canada to receive information (also known as victim notification) Click here to download the request form

What information can a victim receive?

Once registered, a victim will receive:

Offender’s name;
Offence and court of conviction;
Sentence start date and length;
Offender’s eligibility and review dates.

Can a victim receive more information?

Yes, if the PBC determines that the victim’s interest in its disclosure clearly outweighs any potential invasion of the offender’s privacy.

This may include:

Offender’s age;
Location of penitentiary;
Date of any release;
Date of any parole hearing;
Any conditions attached to a release;
Destination of the offender on a release;
If the offender is in custody, and if not the reason;
If offender appeals a Board decision, and its outcome.

Can a victim provide information to the PBC?

Yes. Victims can send information for the PBC to consider related to safety concerns and/or the effect the crime has had on them, their family, or the community, at any time.

Click here for more information

Can a victim participate in a parole hearing?

Yes. Victims may request to attend a hearing as observers, and may also read a written statement to Board members at the hearing*.

(*or submit a written statement, or a video (DVD) or audio (CD) recording of their statement)

Can a victim get funding to attend a parole hearing?

Yes. Victims can apply for financial assistance through the Department of Justice Victims Fund, to cover travel, hotel, and meal expenses. Click here for more information

Can a victim receive a copy of a PBC decision?

Yes. Victims may request a PBC decision from its Registry of Decisions.

Click here for the application form

For more information on PBC victim services, or to register…

contact the PBC at:

1-866-789-4636 (toll-free) (this will automatically connect you to a PBC victim representative in your region)