Community Service Order

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The Community Service Order program (CSO) is a community-based option which is provided in partnership with SOAR Community Services and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

CSO is a court ordered sanction that directs a probationer or conditional sentence offender to perform a specific number of hours of community service work within a specified time period not exceeding 240 hours. Upon sentencing, the Judge will specify the number of hours to be completed on the Probation Order or Conditional Sentence.

CSO placements range from non-profit, charitable organizations to local service organizations in the community. Tasks vary from assisting in seniors’ and nursing homes, community soup kitchens, community parks, recreation areas and calendar events such as Brantford Rotary Classic Run, United Way Warehouse Sale and Ribfest.

Hours

Monday to Friday, daytime and evening appointments are available.

Eligibility Criteria

Age: 18+
Legal Status: Court ordered, probation referred

Contact Information

Phone: (519) 756-1117Fax: (519) 756-4329

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Adult Federal Diversion

For people alleged to have committed an offence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

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Back on Track

For drivers convicted of or suspended for Impaired Driving.

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Bail Verification and Supervision

Have you been arrested and detained? Maybe we can help. Discover your options.

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Concurrent Disorders/Mental Health Case Management

Intensive case management for people struggling with mental health or mental health and substance use issues.

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Direct Accountability Program

Have you been charged with a minor offense?

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Enhanced (Mental Health) Bail Verification and Supervision

Support for individuals with severe and persistent mental health and/or addiction and may have been denied supervision.

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Peter Willis Residence

Peter Willis Residence is a community residential facility for male federal offenders who are on parole and transitioning back into the community.

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Pre-charge Diversion

Community based sentencing option for minor offenses.

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Stop ShopTheft Program

For persons charged with theft.