Sentencing

In this section we describe the sentencing process, including the consideration of Gladue factors and the types of sentence a person can receive.

How is a Sentence Decided?

We describe what judges consider at sentencing.

What Type of Sentence Can I Get?

Learn about the different types of sentences a judge might give.

What is a Pre-Sentence Report?

A PSR is different from a Gladue submission.

Gladue Factors and Gladue Submissions

Learn about the requirement that the court consider your circumstances as an Indigenous person and find out how to share your story if you want to.

I am the Victim of a Crime. Do I Get a Say About Whether the Accused Goes to Jail?

We describe your right to have input has a victim.

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.