For individuals on bail who want to improve the outcome of their involvement with the justice system.
What we can do
Our Bail Navigator keeps in regular contact with clients in the program and provides the following supports:
• Check in with participants weekly, either in person or by phone
• Offer reminders of court dates
• Review bail conditions and provide guidance to help clients meet them
• Provide referrals to community programs, supports, and services
• Provide information about programs for mental health, substance use, employment, and more.
Program requirements
In order for the Bail Navigator to provide regular contact, program participants must have:
• A verifiable address
• Consistent use of a phone number, email address, or other means of regular communication (for example, a texting or messaging app)
Who is eligible?
This program is for low- to medium-risk individuals on bail who need support to maintain their release conditions.
Those who typically qualify are those with allegations such as:
✔ Property crimes
✔ Mischief related offences
✔ Administrative breaches
✔ Driving offences
✔ Limited violence offences
✔ Domestic charges where the person’s criminal record is not extensive
Who is not eligible?
We are not able to accept individuals with:
✖ A history of repeated offences
✖ Multiple incidents of domestic violence
✖ Repeated convictions of drug trafficking
✖ High risk violent offences
✖ Discharged firearm charges
✖ Sexual assault charges
✖ Arson charges
✖ High risk toward victim
✖ Active gang membership
How to get started
Individuals must be referred by a lawyer. To get started, ask your lawyer to download a referral form at: johnhoward.mb.ca/bail-program
For more information,
Contact the Bail Navigator
Julie Nyman
204-775-1514 ext. 115
Download referral and consent forms here:
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