The Bail Program is designed to support the existing justice system and the efficiency of the court system by ensuring that people who would otherwise be entitled to release from detention are not detained due to lack of financial resources or community connections. The program also serves to help reduce recidivism and the overcrowding of Ontario correctional facilities.
Services
Bail supervision begins when an accused person is released from custody on a judicial interim release order (Bail Order) with a condition of bail directing them to participate in the Waterloo Region Bail Program.
It is the responsibility of the Bail Supervisor to:
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Supervise and meet regularly with each client
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Remind each client of court dates and review bail conditions at each appointment
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Review possible consequences if non-compliance with their Judicial Interim Release Order (Bail Order)
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Assist each client to develop and implement a case plan
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Provide ongoing client support and assistance through case management
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Initiate referrals to community programs and services
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Bail supervision continues until there is a termination of all orders requiring bail supervision
It is the responsibility of the client to:
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Report to the Waterloo Region Bail Program for intake
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Establish and maintain a regular reporting schedule with a Bail Supervisor
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Attend all scheduled court dates
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Abide by all conditions of bail
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Work with their Bail Supervisor to implement a case plan that addresses issues that may have contributed to them coming before the courts
Contact Us
Kitchener-Waterloo Office
100 Lancaster St E, Kitchener, ON N2H 1M8
Cambridge Office
40 Ainslie Street South, Cambridge, ON N1R 3K1
Hours of Operation
Mon - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm