Policy Bulletin 729

Number: 729

In Effect: 2025-06-16

To facilitate reading in French, the masculine form is used without prejudice to gender, given the binary nature of the French language.

Commissioner’s Directive 703: Sentence Management

Why the policy was changed

The policy was amended to clarify direction and strengthen the overall sentence management process, as well as to introduce new direction for the timely delivery of services. These changes were made following recommendations from a sentence management audit.

Additional technical changes were made to the policy to update terminology and include gender inclusive language.

What changed

• Responsibilities were enhanced and clarified for various positions.
• Additional context was provided throughout the procedures for improved clarity and understanding of the sentence management process.
• Audit types have been expanded and timeframes for their completion have been added to policy direction.
• Interim policy direction on Canadian Police Information Centre check procedures have been incorporated into the Commissioner’s Directive.
• A new annex has been created to provide details on the various types of releases and when offenders are eligible to be released, based on where the offender is located, what their status is, and when the release is to occur. Wording has also been added to provide clearer direction on duties.

How it was developed

These amendments were developed by the Sentence Management Division, in collaboration with the Strategic Policy Division.

Who is affected by the policy

All staff responsible for the management of offender sentences and long-term supervision orders.

Accountabilities

Roles and responsibilities are detailed in the policy document.

Contact:

Strategic Policy Division
Policy-Politiques.GEN-NHQ@csc-scc.gc.ca