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Which section of the Criminal Code governs the release of an accused person by the police?
Which section of the Criminal Code governs the release of an accused person by the police?
- Section 496–499 (correct)
- Section 503
- Section 495(2)
- Section 495(1)-(2)
When an individual is charged with a criminal offence, how do the police typically release the accused?
When an individual is charged with a criminal offence, how do the police typically release the accused?
- Without any need for an appearance in court for a bail hearing (correct)
- By holding a bail hearing
- By compelling the accused's appearance in court
- By arresting the accused
What is the purpose of an appearance notice or summons?
What is the purpose of an appearance notice or summons?
- To hold a bail hearing
- To release the accused from custody
- To compel the accused's appearance in court (correct)
- To charge the accused without arresting
When can the police charge an accused without arresting them?
When can the police charge an accused without arresting them?
Who has the authority to release an individual charged with an offence?
Who has the authority to release an individual charged with an offence?
What are the two options for an individual charged with a criminal offence?
What are the two options for an individual charged with a criminal offence?
What sections of the Criminal Code govern the release of an accused person by the police?
What sections of the Criminal Code govern the release of an accused person by the police?
Under what circumstances can the police charge an accused without arresting them?
Under what circumstances can the police charge an accused without arresting them?
What can compel the accused's appearance in court if they are charged but not arrested?
What can compel the accused's appearance in court if they are charged but not arrested?
What is the purpose of a bail hearing?
What is the purpose of a bail hearing?
