CD 730: Correctional Program Assignment and Inmate Payments

The individual responsible for ensuring various programs, employment, and vocational opportunities are available to meet the needs of offenders.

The process of assigning offenders to specific programs based on their needs and Correctional Plan.

Ensuring that inmates with specific health needs or disabilities have opportunities to participate in programs that accommodate their requirements.

A board responsible for reviewing and assigning offenders to programs based on their Correctional Plans.

The ongoing review and analysis of Correctional Plans to ensure program assignments address the offenders' needs and timeframes.

The Correctional Intervention Board or Manager, Programs, determines an inmate's suitability for employment based on their completed application and assessment from relevant staff.

The Correctional Intervention Board or Manager, Programs makes an initial program assignment and payment level within two weeks of an inmate's arrival at the institution.

Inmates who work full-time can earn the maximum of 10 full days of payment per pay period, with the exception of those authorized for overtime.

The Inmate Pay Review form is completed by the Correctional Officer II/Primary Worker every six months, assessing the inmate's performance and recommending a pay level.

Inmates who are in segregation have their cases reviewed by the Correctional Intervention Board to determine if they are eligible for program assignments and payment.

Except in essential, emergency, or exceptional circumstances, program assignments will only be scheduled on weekends and holidays.

The Institutional Head can, in writing, authorize payments to inmates at levels higher than their eligibility, especially in cases of disabilities or mental health needs.

Program assignments are evaluated every six months using the 'Inmate Performance Evaluation' form, providing feedback on an inmate's progress and participation.

A single payment level is determined for inmates participating in multiple program assignments, regardless of the number or types of programs they are involved in.

An inmate's involvement in a program assignment is reviewed at least monthly to ensure they are actively participating.

An inmate's income can be deducted for specific reasons as outlined in CD 860 'Offender's Money'.

An inmate is ineligible for payment or allowances when they reside in a Community Correctional Centre or a provincial facility, except for those registered with a federal institution.

Inmates who receive a maintenance allowance under CD 870 are excluded from other payments.

The Parole Officer provides comments on the inmate's application for employment and indicates if the Case Management Team supports the application.

The Correctional Officer II/Primary Worker gathers information about the inmate's participation in program assignments from the inmate's supervisor and other sources.

An inmate's payment level is determined based on their participation in program assignments and adherence to their Correctional Plan.

An inmate's performance in program assignments is evaluated every six months or when a program assignment ends.

A form used to assess an inmate's performance in program assignments.

A form used to document an inmate's pay review and to make recommendations for their pay level.

Program/Work Supervisor has the authority to suspend an inmate who leaves a program assignment without a valid reason or refuses to participate.

A formal agreement established between a program supervisor and an inmate to address specific behaviors or performance issues.

The Manager, Programs/Community Program Manager can terminate an inmate's program assignment without suspension if it is determined that the inmate is unable to participate due to factors like mental health or low education level.

When an inmate's program assignment is terminated due to reasons preventing effective participation, their assignment status is marked as 'incomplete'.

An inmate can withdraw from a work assignment by giving ten days written notice to their supervisor.

An inmate who is suspended from a program assignment will not receive pay for ten working days.

A program/work supervisor is able to resolve an offender's poor attendance or negative behavior informally before resorting to suspension.

Inmates who are suspended from a program assignment are not allowed to work during the suspension period.

An inmate's payment level decision can be contested by the inmate in writing within a specified timeframe.

Inmates who are unable to participate in their program assignment due to unavoidable reasons like authorized absences or illness receive a daily allowance.

Indigenous inmates with authorized absences to attend spiritual or cultural ceremonies receive an allowance. This applies even if they are not participating in the Indigenous stream of programs.

Inmates earn overtime pay when the total time spent participating in programs exceeds the institution's established work week, but only if there are no other reasonable alternatives.

Inmates receive a basic allowance if they decline to participate in any program assignments, including those who refuse work assignments.

Inmates are paid a pro-rated amount for each day or portion of a day they participate in program assignments if the total participation is less than 10 full days.

Inmates do not receive pay during unauthorized absences, the first 10 days of segregation for disciplinary reasons, or during program suspension.

Inmates typically receive equivalent time off during the week if they work on weekends, unless they have been approved for overtime.

When transferred to another institution, inmates are placed on allowance during the transfer and for the period they are not participating in a program assignment.

Inmates are placed on allowance when moved to a different security level within a clustered institution and cannot continue their previous program assignment.

When transferred to a same or lower security level institution, the Correctional Intervention Board reviews the inmate's situation and determines an appropriate program assignment.

If an inmate refuses all program assignments offered following a transfer to a same or lower security level, they are placed on the basic allowance.

When an inmate is transferred to a higher security level, the Correctional Intervention Board determines a new payment level.

If an inmate refuses all program assignments offered after a transfer to a higher security level, they are placed on the basic allowance.

Prior to starting a work assignment, the work supervisor provides an orientation to the work area, reviews the work description and the Inmate Performance Evaluation form.

Pay reviews are based on factors like attendance, punctuality, performance, correctional plan involvement, and overall institutional behavior.

If an inmate is required by their Correctional Plan to participate in a correctional, education, or vocational program, their usual zero pay period may be reduced to allow them to do so.

Inmates who are suspended or withdraw from a program will be placed on level D pay, a lower pay rate, and will not be eligible for pay increases or overtime until they re-enroll in the same program.

If an inmate starts a new program, not the one they were suspended from, they'll be placed on level C pay. Once they finish this new program, they'll go back to level D pay until they re-enter the original program they were suspended from.

The program supervisor must notify the inmate, parole officer, and program manager within 2 working days of suspending an inmate.

The program supervisor must document the reasons for suspending an inmate using a specific form (CSC/SCC 1188).

The inmate has 2 working days to request a review of their suspension by the Correctional Intervention Board.

The program manager convenes the Correctional Intervention Board within 5 working days of receiving the inmate's request for review.

The Correctional Intervention Board can cancel the suspension and reinstate the inmate in the program or find them a new program if the original one wasn't suitable.

The Correctional Intervention Board can reduce the length of the suspension.

The Correctional Intervention Board can confirm the suspension.

The Correctional Intervention Board can maintain the suspension, pending further investigation, for a limited time, not exceeding 5 working days.

If the suspension is cancelled, the inmate will receive back pay for the entire period of the suspension.

If the suspension is reduced, the inmate will receive back pay for the reduced suspension period.

If the suspension is confirmed, the inmate will not receive back pay.

If the Correctional Intervention Board terminates the inmate's participation in the program, the inmate will be placed on allowance until a new program is found.

An inmate may not be suspended from a program for more than 6 weeks.

Inmates who are assigned to a program while in administrative segregation will still receive their usual pay.

Maternity leave can start before the baby's birth, with pay based on the inmate's usual level.

Maternity leave payments are equal to the inmate's pre-leave earnings.

Inmates on maternity leave can choose to participate in programs or work, but this is optional.

The duration of maternity leave varies depending on participation in the Mother-Child Program.

After maternity leave, inmates gradually return to their Correctional Plan over 9 weeks with continued pay.

"Assignment" refers to an approved program, such as a work assignment.

Staff must report and record all inmate injuries sustained during programs or assignments.

Inmates with program absences due to an injury receive a $2.50 allowance.

Payment for shutdown periods depends on whether inmates participated in any actions leading to the shutdown.