Overview
The Correctional Services division oversees adult offenders who receive sentences of less than 2 years and youths. Its branches oversee:
- adult offenders in correctional facilities
- offenders sentenced to community sentences
- youths
The main functions of the division include:
- overseeing court orders and sentences
- assessing inmates’ and youths’ needs and risks
- assisting and encouraging inmates and youths to use programs and services to develop their skillsets
- ensuring facility operations
- keeping inmates and youths accountable through custody, supervision and work services
Electronic monitoring
Defence counsel or prosecution services can request a technical suitability assessment to verify that an individual meets technical requirements (such as their residence’s internet and power connectivity) for electronic monitoring to be added as part of their conditions.
Request an electronic monitoring technical suitability report form by emailing PSES.EMP@gov.ab.ca
Contact
Connect with the Correctional Services division:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-3440
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-427-5905
Address:
Correctional Services division
Public Safety and Emergency Services
10th Floor, John E. Brownlee Building
10365 97 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3W7