Bail Hearings and Detention Orders

Question 1

The final decision to recommend the opposition of bail is the responsibility of who?

Answer 1

the Officer in Charge

Question 2

The case manager should request an adjournment to the bail hearing when there are unfinished aspects of the investigation pertaining to bail and indicate an approximate time required to complete the investigation. Under ss. 516(1) of the CC, a Justice may adjourn these proceedings (Form 19) for a maximum of ________ unless the accused person consents to a lengthier adjournment.

Answer 2

3 clear days

Question 3

when seeking a detention order shall ensure permission is sought from the _______, ______________, or __________ to attend the bail hearing for serious offences or at the request of the Crown and to co–ordinate any witnesses being called

Answer 3

The Unit Commander, the Detective Sergeant or the Officer in Charge

Question 4

Where in the opinion of the case manager/investigator, the victim is believed to be at heightened risk due to the release of the accused shall ensure (2)

Answer 4

• the top section of a TPS 483 is completed and inserted in the Crown Brief
• the outside of the Crown Brief is marked “Victim Notification” to alert Court Services that victim notification is required should the accused meet or be granted bail

Question 5

_____________is the only police facility to be designated for the purpose of having an accused person report to police. This unit is open between ________________, except on statutory holidays.

Answer 5

Organized Crime Enforcement – Bail & Parole

0900 and 2100 hours, Monday through Friday

Question 6

Is it sufficient to simply leave a message or letter outlining the release conditions at the victim’s address.?

Answer 6

No, bail conditions shall be communicated personally to the victim as close as possible to the time bail is granted and not delayed until the time the accused person is actually released. The conditions contained on the release shall be reported to the victim however no actual copies of the release documents are to be given to the victim by police.

Question 7

Although the task of notifying the victim may be delegated to another police officer, the accountability for this obligation remains with whom? This is not a shared accountability

Answer 7

The Officer in Charge