Find out about adult probation and bail

A probation officer or bail supervisor is a peace officer (officer of the court). They:

• help the client follow their court order;
• work with the client to reduce their risk of re-offending;
• refer the client to programming that reduces their risk of re-offending;
• help a client access services such as housing, education, and social assistance;
• act as the client's case manager; and
• report breaches of court orders and conditions to the court.

What if you do not like your probation officer?

1. Discuss your concerns with your probation officer.
2. If you are not happy with the response make an appointment to talk with the manager of Yukon Community Corrections.
   • Email: ycc@yukon.ca
   • Phone: 867-667-5661, toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408
3. If you are not happy with the response make an appointment to talk with with the director of Community Corrections.
   • Email: ycc@yukon.ca
   • Phone: 867-455-2904 or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408

When the client is on bail or probation, it’s important that they follow all:

• court orders; and
• conditions.

When the client is on probation they can make positive changes that will help them for the rest of their life. They:

• are responsible for understanding and following their court order and conditions;
• must ask their bail or probation officer to explain things they do not understand;
• must inform their bail or probation officer of any changes to their circumstances (address, phone number, education, employment);
• must take programming as directed; and
• they can ask to take programming that is not on their court order.

Apply for a pardon or record suspension

Find out about applying for a record suspension through the federal Parole Board of Canada.

If you do not follow your court order or conditions you may be breached. This is a criminal offence.

If you're on a conditional sentence your probation officer must report the breach to the court if you're:

• on a conditional sentence; or
• a probation order

If you're breached:

• you'll have to go to court; and
• the judge will decide what the consequences will be.

You could be sent to jail or receive another court order with more:

• restrictions to your freedom; or
• conditions you must follow.

What if you see an offender who is on probation breaking the law or a condition of their sentence?

Immediately phone the RCMP 867-667-5555 or Yukon Community Corrections 867-667-5231.

You must participate in any programming that you're referred to. If you do not participate in court-ordered programming you could be breached.

Find out about rehabilitation programs for clients.

A probation officer or bail supervisor keeps your information private. There are some situations when they must share your information. They have to share your information:

• under the Family Children and Services Act; and
• to notify victims.