Bail Navigator Program

The Bail Navigator program supports individuals on bail who want to
improve the outcome of their involvement with the justice system.

How we support individuals on bail

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.

Please note that this is not a residential program.

Download referral
and consent forms

Program Requirements

It’s critical for the Bail Navigator to be able to contact the program participant regularly in order to provide support. Program participants must have:

  • A verifiable address
  • Consistent use of a regular means of communication (i.e. phone number, email address, texting or messaging app)

Who is eligible?

This program is for individuals on bail who need support to maintain their release conditions. It is designed for those who are considered medium to low risk.

People who typically qualify for the program 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

We are not able to accept individuals with:

  • A history of repeated offences
  • Active gang membership
  • Sexual assault charges
  • A prior conviction involving violence against an intimate partner
  • Arson charges
  • Repeated convictions of drug trafficking
  • An indictable offence committed while released on bail for another indictable offence
  • Unlawful possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, breaking and entering to steal a firearm, robbery to steal a firearm, or making an automatic firearm
  • Indictable offences alleged to involve firearms or other weapons where the accused is subject to a weapons prohibition order
  • A serious offence involving violence and the use of a weapon where the accused was previously convicted of an offence with the same criteria

How to get started

Individuals must be referred by a lawyer.
To get started, ask your lawyer to download our referral form:

Download referral and consent forms

Contact Us

If you have questions, send us an email or call the Bail Navigator:

Julie Nyman
204-775-1514 ext. 115

Download the info sheet: