Statutory Release occurs at two-thirds of the sentence.

Statutory Release occurs at two-thirds of the sentence.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Not sure

Answer: (A)

Two-thirds of the sentence marks the point at which statutory release occurs. For most inmates serving a sentence of two years or more, the law automatically releases them into the community after they have served that portion, but they do so under supervision and with conditions set by the Parole Board of Canada. The purpose is to begin reintegration with oversight to protect public safety. This milestone is fixed by statute, distinguishing statutory release from discretionary parole, which is a board decision about release timing based on risk. There are exceptions for certain cases (such as life sentences or other special designations) where release rules differ.

Two-thirds of the sentence marks the point at which statutory release occurs. For most inmates serving a sentence of two years or more, the law automatically releases them into the community after they have served that portion, but they do so under supervision and with conditions set by the Parole Board of Canada. The purpose is to begin reintegration with oversight to protect public safety. This milestone is fixed by statute, distinguishing statutory release from discretionary parole, which is a board decision about release timing based on risk. There are exceptions for certain cases (such as life sentences or other special designations) where release rules differ.