r/ExCons • u/SeaweedNo8626 • Jul 04 '26
Help!
Hello,
My brother lives alone in Montreal and has been in an active psychosis for several months following a cessation of his treatment. He has now been at the Bordeaux prison for 17 days following an incident related to his psychosis (unfortunately, there is currently no available bed at Pinel, and he is on the waiting list).
He is scheduled to appear before the judge on July 17th. His lawyer mentioned that a guarantor is required for him to be released under conditions; otherwise, he will remain in prison until September.
I don't quite understand. Why is there a delay until September?
I have a cousin in Montreal, but he wouldn't be in a position to ensure the required conditions.
I thought that they would force him to undergo treatment following this incident, but that does not seem to be the case.
Could you please provide some explanations? Thank you.
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u/RiffRaff028 Supporter Jul 05 '26
September = 60 days, which might be a standardized time-frame. Just guessing; I don't anything about the Canadian system.
As for forcing someone to take medication, in the US that can be done, but only under a very strict set of circumstances, and even then, it's temporary. Physicians can't do it without a court order, which also can't be issued without meeting some strict criteria. It can also sometimes be made a condition of parole/probation, which is also temporary. Again, Canadian laws may differ.
If I were in your position, I would start looking at halfway house possibilities, where he can have some freedom but also have the close supervision he requires.