British Columbia Solitary Confinement Settlement
Checked October 15, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
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Individuals who were held in separate confinement or segregation in a British Columbia Correctional Centre between April 18, 2005, and October 22, 2025, may be eligible for compensation. Payments can range from up to $3,000 for Prolonged Class Members to up to $91,000 for those who experienced serious harms, depending on individual circumstances and the type of claim.
Who qualifies
- Between April 18, 2005 and October 22, 2025.
“You may be a class member if you were placed in Separate Confinement and/or Segregation in a B.C.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
Common Experience Payment (Prolonged Class)
Up to $3,000
Proof: Correctional records
Common Experience Payment (SMI Class)
Up to $6,000
Proof: Correctional and medical records
Serious Harms Award (Lengthy/Repeated Placements)
Up to $30,000
Proof: Correctional records
Serious Harms Award (New Mental Illness Diagnosis/Transfer)
$35,000
Proof: Medical records
Serious Harms Award (Suicide Attempt)
$40,000
Proof: Medical records
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form by January 11, 2027. It usually takes a few minutes.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement in the Supreme Court of British Columbia (case S1812656), run by Proactio. The official site is proactio.ca. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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ClaimWell summarizes the official notice so it's easier to read. It isn't legal advice; the official settlement site is the authority on who qualifies and what each claim pays.