Correctional center is part of the criminal justice system. It is said that during the formation of the province of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon got one of the best university systems, Regina got the administrative headship, and Prince Albert got the Provincial correctional centers. I could not visit the Prince Albert Correctional Center, but was keen on understanding its activities.
Adult corrections are done here. The Adult Corrections branch administers sentences of less than two years handed down by the
courts. The branch operates several correctional centres, correctional camps and community
training residences around the province. It also administers programs and services for offenders
serving sentences in the community. There is difference between federal and provincial adult correction centers. Offenders sentenced to a period in jail of less than two years serve their sentence in a
provincial correctional center. Provincial centers for men are located in Prince Albert, Saskatoon,
North Battleford and Regina. A provincial centre for women is located in Prince Albert. The
province also operates ten reduced-custody facilities, including community training residences,
an urban camp in Saskatoon and camps for low-risk offenders in northern Saskatchewan. Adult
Corrections also administers a contract for the delivery of reduced-custody services delivered by
the Prince Albert Grand Council Healing Lodge. Offenders sentenced to two years or more
serve their sentence in a federal penitentiary. Federal penitentiaries in the province include the
Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert, the Regional Psychiatric Centre in Saskatoon and
the Okimaw Ochi Healing Lodge in Maple Creek for federally sentenced women. Offenders
serving probation orders or conditional sentences in the community also fall under the
responsibility of the provincial correctional system. Offenders who receive day or full parole are
the responsibility of the federal system.
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