SOSC 2652 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Sleepwalking
17 Apr 2014
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Chapter 7: a number of steps are involved in bringing a case to criminal court and a major role is played by crown counsel. Laying an information and laying a charge: the police are usually responsible for laying informations, which are then ratified or rejected by the crown. Information- a document that briefly outlines an allegation that a person has contravened a criminal law: the police and the crown exercise a considerable amount of discretion in deciding whether to lay a charge. Jp will likely issue a summons, which briefly states the allegation and directs the person to appear in court on a certain day. Section 11 if the charter stipulates that any person charged with an offence has the right not to be denied bail without reasonable cause. If the crown chooses to oppose the release of the accuesed the crown must demonstrate at a show cause hearing that detention of the accused until trial is necessary.
