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Corrections overview - criminal justice system

Last updated on March 5, 2021

When someone is sentenced after being convicted of a crime, they become the responsibility of either a provincial or federal government corrections agency. These agencies are responsible for working with offenders to try to help them stop committing crimes. They also protect communities by managing and controlling adult offenders. 

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Jury Duty

A jury is a group of people who decide if an accused person in a criminal trial is guilty or if a claim in a civil trial has been proven. Learn more about jury duty.

Criminal Justice Glossary

Check our alphabetical list of criminal justice terms along with their definitions.