Victim Support and Legal Process Quiz

Persons charged with indictable offenses, dual procedure offenses, or summary conviction offenses must consider public interest and attendance in court before appearing in court.

If terms are met, person can be released by Form 9 or Criminal Summons, and must be served with a TPS 493.

If terms are not met, person must be brought before the officer in charge and may be detained or released with conditions.

A Form 11.1 can be used to compel an accused to enter into conditions.

Before releasing a person, the officer in charge must ensure the Confidential Crown Envelope requirements are met.

When releasing a person, safety, age, gender, condition, and location must be considered.

When releasing a person on a sexual assault, criminal harassment, or related charge, the victim must be notified of release conditions and next court date.

The Officer in Charge must review and forward release documents to the appropriate case manager.

Routine Order 2022.06.15-0629 has been issued, and members must follow the direction/amendment contained in the order.

The focus of police efforts for bail hearings and detention orders is the safety of the victim and the protection of the general public.

Bail opposition must be considered when the safety of the victim, the victim's dependents, or the public is at risk.

The Officer in Charge is responsible for recommending the opposition of bail and providing detailed reasons to the crown attorney.

The case manager must notify the Officer in Charge of all results relating to victim notification.

Intimate partner violence cases must prioritize the safety of the victim and the protection of the general public.

Appropriate conditions must be sought to govern the behavior of an accused person and protect the victim, witness, and community when a detention order cannot be justified.

If an accused person appears before the courts with a new arrest, the case manager must be notified of the new arrest, court date, and location.

The accused person must comply with Procedure 02–01 as appropriate and ensure the brief contains a notation of the previous charge, court date, and form of release.

If the accused person has an outstanding warrant in another jurisdiction, the managing agency must be notified of the new charges and the date, time, and location of the bail hearings.

When seeking a detention order, the case manager must follow Procedure 12–01, note opposition to bail and grounds for continued detention, and complete a TPS – PS – Show Cause template.

An adjournment may be requested when there are unfinished aspects of the investigation, and the victim must be informed of their right to attend the bail hearing and consider calling them to testify.

Compliance with Procedure 05–21 must be ensured, including search and seizure provisions, and considerations for weapons prohibition, non-communication orders, psychiatric examinations, and risk assessments.

If the opinion of the case manager or investigator believes the victim is at an elevated risk due to the release of the accused, TPS 483 must be completed, and the case brief marked "Victim Notification."

When seeking a judicial interim release, the case manager must ensure compliance with Procedure 12-01 and recommend appropriate release conditions directly related to one of the grounds outlined in ss. 515(10) CC.

Organized Crime Enforcement – Bail & Parole is the designated police facility for accused persons to report to, open between 0900 and 2100 hours, Monday through Friday, and considerations for victim and public notifications, employer notification, and the service of a YCJA Parent.

The victim must be personally notified of the conditions of release as soon as possible after bail is granted.