CERTIFICATION OF THE CLASS ACTION ON STRIP SEARCHES IN FEDERAL PRISONS
INSTRUCTIONS
This class action concerns:
1. Anyone held in a federal prison
2. Between June 18, 1992, and December 31, 2024
Whether you want to sign up to receive updates about the lawsuit OR opt out of the class action, please complete this online form.
The deadline to submit an opt-out request is November 21, 2025.
If you require assistance or advice in completing the form, please contact us at federalstripsearch@proactio.ca or by telephone 450-693-0241 or toll-free at 844-967-3702.
IMPORTANT! Notify us of any changes to your contact information or that of your representative.
OPTING OUT
If you opt out will not get any money or benefits from this class action (if any are awarded) but you will be allowed to start or continue your own lawsuit about the legal claims in this case (subject to any applicable time limitation periods).
For more details on time limitation periods, please see the answer to question 12 in this Notice (link to long form notice).
You understand that any individual claim you may have must be commenced within a specified limitation period or it will be legally barred.
You understand that the certification of this class proceeding suspended the running of the limitation period from the time the class proceeding was filed. The limitation period will resume running against you if you opt out of this class proceeding.
You understand that by opting out, you take full responsibility for the resumption of the running of any relevant limitation period and for taking all necessary legal steps to protect any claim you may have.
DECLARATION OF CONFIDENTIALITY
Your personal information is collected, used and retained by Proactio in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations. Class counsel may have access to all the information provided in the online form.