Incarceration (Jail)

Getting Help

If you have questions about jail, have experienced mistreatment while incarcerated or need help following your release, in addition to your First Nation, Tribal Council, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan or other Indigenous governing body or organization, the following organizations may be able to help:

Elizabeth Fry Society 1.888.934.4606

John Howard Society 1.888.540.7093

Ombudsman Saskatchewan 1.800.667.9787

Where Will I Serve My Jail Sentence?

The type of jail sentence you receive affects where you will serve your sentence.

What Are My Rights in Jail?

Although you are restricted, you still have many rights.

Will I Have to Serve My Full Sentence?

Learn about early release and parole.

I am the Victim of a Crime. Will I Know When the Offender is Released from Jail?

What is Section 84?

Department of Justice Canada

PLEA gratefully acknowledges funding from the Department of Justice Canada for the development and printing of this resource.

Cree Nisga'a Clothing

The beautiful original artwork in this resource was created by Cree artist Linda Lavallee, owner of Cree Nisga’a Clothing.