Strip Searches at Rivière-des-Prairies and Bordeaux
The Superior Court of Quebec approved a settlement reached in the class action which challenged the legality of strip searches of individuals taken to the Rivière-des-Prairies and Montreal (Bordeaux) detention centres for the purposes of a first video-appearance.
The agreement provides for a payment of $7,650,000 by the Attorney General of Quebec (« AGQ »).
The claim period is now closed
Criteria to respect
- You were brought to the Rivière-des-Prairies or Montreal (Bordeaux) detention centres for the purposes of a first video-appearance between October 11, 2016 and March 20, 2020,
- You have been strip searched at the detention centre prior to the video-appearance, AND,
- You were released by the Court on the same day, with or without conditions.
This does not include strip searches:
- where the person was not released the same day (including situations where the release conditions were not met the same day), or
- conducted by the police.
What does the agreement include?
The settlement agreement provides for a payment of $7,650,000 by the Attorney General of Quebec which will cover: 1) compensation to class members, 2) lawyer’s fees, and 3) the costs of the distribution process.
In accordance with the Quebec Superior Court ruling of March 22, 2024, class members will receive $2,000 per eligible strip search.
How much will the compensation be?
In accordance with the Quebec Superior Court ruling of March 22, 2024, members will receive $2,000 per eligible dig. The decision we sent you after you submitted your claim form indicates the number of digs considered eligible for the calculation of your compensation.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions to find answers to your questions.
For more details, read the notice to class members.
Frequently asked questions
Documents
Judgment approvingthe agreement (French only) Notice to class members Settlement agreement
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