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Publications > A Crime Victim's Guide to the Criminal Justice System

A Crime Victim's Guide to the Criminal Justice System

This guide contains general information only and is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice, contact a lawyer.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Investigating Crime and Laying Criminal Charges

Arrest and Release

Bail Hearings

Protecting Victims of Crime

• Court Proceedings
• Publication Bans
• Protecting Child Witnesses
• Criminal Harassment, Intimidation and Threats
• Peace Bonds

A Word about Young Offenders

Going to Court

• The Crown Prosecutor
• The Defence Lawyer
• Witnesses
• Levels of Court
• Categories of Criminal Offences
• Proof of Offences
• Answering the Charge

Going to Trial

• Preliminary Inquiry
• Trial
• Sentencing
• Victim Impact Statements
• Range of Sentences

Mentally Disordered Accused

Appeals

After Sentencing

• Corrections
• Parole
• Statutory Release

Life Sentences and Section 745.6 of the Criminal Code

The Canadian Statement of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime

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Glossary

Evaluation Survey

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