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Program: The Direct Accountability Program / Programme De Responsabilité Directe - Hearst - Front Street

Organization: Reflexion-Services De Mieux-Être / Wellness Services
Description of Services: The Direct Accountability Program is an alternative to prosecution for individuals who have been charged with minor criminal offenses.

The program involves accused individuals being held accountable through community-based sanctions.

To be considered eligible for the program the accused must:

  • be willing to accept responsibility for the actions that led to the charge
  • be willing to make amends for their offence
  • complete an agreement that outlines the terms of the sanction.

  • Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Clients with Legal Issues Only
    Application: A community justice worker will gather information and complete an assessment to determine if the person meets the requirements of the program. The Crown attorney will notify the accused on or before their first court appearance if they are considered eligible.
    Languages: English ; French
    Area(s) Served: Cochrane, Fauquier-Strickland, Hearst, Kapuskasing, Mattice-Val Côté, Moonbeam, Opasatika, Smooth Rock Falls, and Val Rita-Harty

    Phone Numbers: 705-335-8468
    Fax: 705-362-8920
    Website: counsellinghks.ca
    Address: 1101 Front St
    Hearst, ON
    P0L 1N0
    Hours: Mon 8:30am-4:30pm * Tue 8:30am-4:30pm * Wed 8:30am-4:30pm * Thu 8:30am-4:30pm * Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
    Contacts: Intake Worker

     
    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 2/4/2025

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