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Criminal Code ( R.S., 1985, c. C-46 )
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Bille CRIMINAL CODE
Bille SHORT TITLE
Bille INTERPRETATION
Bille PART I
Bille General
Bille Parties to Offences
Bille Protection of Persons Administering and Enforcing the Law
Bille Suppression of Riots
Bille Self-induced Intoxication
Bille Defence of Person
Bille Defence of Property
Bille Protection of Persons in Authority
Bille PART II: OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER
Bille Treason and other Offences against the Queen’s Authority and Person
Bille Prohibited Acts
Bille Passports
Bille Sedition
Bille Unlawful Assemblies and Riots
Bille Unlawful Drilling
Bille Duels
Bille Forcible Entry and Detainer
Bille Piracy
Bille Offences against Air or Maritime Safety
Bille Dangerous Substances
Bille Prize Fights
Bille PART II.1: TERRORISM
Bille Interpretation
Bille Financing of Terrorism
Bille List of Entities
Bille Freezing of Property
Bille Seizure and Restraint of Property
Bille Forfeiture of Property
Bille Participating, Facilitating, Instructing and Harbouring
Bille Hoax Regarding Terrorist Activity
Bille Proceedings and Aggravated Punishment
Bille Investigative Hearing
Bille Recognizance with Conditions
Bille PART III: FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS
Bille Interpretation
Bille Use Offences
Bille Possession Offences
Bille Trafficking Offences
Bille Assembling Offence
Bille Export and Import Offences
Bille Offences relating to Lost, Destroyed or Defaced Weapons, etc.
Bille Prohibition Orders
Bille Limitations on Access
Bille Search and Seizure
Bille Exempted Persons
Bille General
Bille PART IV: OFFENCES AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAW AND JUSTICE
Bille Interpretation
Bille Corruption and Disobedience
Bille Misleading Justice
Bille Escapes and Rescues
Bille PART V: SEXUAL OFFENCES, PUBLIC MORALS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Bille Interpretation
Bille Sexual Offences
Bille Offences Tending to Corrupt Morals
Bille Disorderly Conduct
Bille Nuisances
Bille PART VI: INVASION OF PRIVACY
Bille Definitions
Bille Interception of Communications
Bille PART VII: DISORDERLY HOUSES, GAMING AND BETTING
Bille Interpretation
Bille Presumptions
Bille Search
Bille Obstruction
Bille Gaming and Betting
Bille Bawdy-houses
Bille Procuring
Bille Offence in Relation to Prostitution
Bille PART VIII: OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON AND REPUTATION
Bille Interpretation
Bille Duties Tending to Preservation of Life
Bille Criminal Negligence
Bille Homicide
Bille Murder, Manslaughter and Infanticide
Bille Suicide
Bille Neglect in Child-birth and Concealing Dead Body
Bille Bodily Harm and Acts and Omissions Causing Danger to the Person
Bille Motor Vehicles, Vessels and Aircraft
Bille Assaults
Bille Kidnapping, Trafficking in Persons, Hostage Taking and Abduction
Bille Abortion
Bille Venereal Diseases
Bille Offences Against Conjugal Rights
Bille Unlawful Solemnization of Marriage
Bille Blasphemous Libel
Bille Defamatory Libel
Bille Verdicts
Bille Hate Propaganda
Bille PART IX: OFFENCES AGAINST RIGHTS OF PROPERTY
Bille Interpretation
Bille Theft
Bille Offences Resembling Theft
Bille Robbery and Extortion
Bille Criminal Interest Rate
Bille Breaking and Entering
Bille Having in Possession
Bille False Pretences
Bille Forgery and Offences Resembling Forgery
Bille PART X: FRAUDULENT TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO CONTRACTS AND TRADE
Bille Interpretation
Bille Fraud
Bille Falsification of Books and Documents
Bille Personation
Bille Forgery of Trade-marks and Trade Descriptions
Bille Wreck
Bille Public Stores
Bille Breach of Contract, Intimidation and Discrimination Against Trade Unionists
Bille Secret Commissions
Bille Trading Stamps
Bille PART XI: WILFUL AND FORBIDDEN ACTS IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
Bille Interpretation
Bille Mischief
Bille Arson and Other Fires
Bille Other Interference with Property
Bille Cattle and Other Animals
Bille Cruelty to Animals
Bille PART XII: OFFENCES RELATING TO CURRENCY
Bille Interpretation
Bille Making
Bille Possession
Bille Uttering
Bille Defacing or Impairing
Bille Instruments or Materials
Bille Advertising and Trafficking in Counterfeit Money or Counterfeit Tokens of Value
Bille Special Provisions as to Proof
Bille Forfeiture
Bille PART XII.1: INSTRUMENTS AND LITERATURE FOR ILLICIT DRUG USE
Bille Interpretation
Bille Offence and Punishment
Bille PART XII.2: PROCEEDS OF CRIME
Bille Interpretation
Bille Offence
Bille Search, Seizure and Detention of Proceeds of Crime
Bille Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime
Bille Disclosure Provisions
Bille Specific Rules of Forfeiture
Bille Regulations
Bille PART XIII: ATTEMPTS — CONSPIRACIES — ACCESSORIES
Bille PART XIV: JURISDICTION
Bille General
Bille Special Jurisdiction
Bille Rules of Court
Bille PART XV: SPECIAL PROCEDURE AND POWERS
Bille General Powers of Certain Officials
Bille Forensic DNA Analysis
Bille Other Provisions respecting Search Warrants
Bille Sex Offender Information
Bille Forfeiture of Offence-related Property
Bille PART XVI: COMPELLING APPEARANCE OF ACCUSED BEFORE A JUSTICE AND INTERIM RELEASE
Bille Interpretation
Bille Arrest without Warrant and Release from Custody
Bille Appearance of Accused before Justice
Bille Information, Summons and Warrant
Bille Judicial Interim Release
Bille Arrest of Accused on Interim Release
Bille Review of Detention where Trial Delayed
Bille Procedure to Procure Attendance of a Prisoner
Bille Endorsement of Warrant
Bille Powers to Enter Dwelling-houses to Carry out Arrests
Bille PART XVII: LANGUAGE OF ACCUSED
Bille PART XVIII: PROCEDURE ON PRELIMINARY INQUIRY
Bille Jurisdiction
Bille Procedures before Preliminary Inquiry
Bille Powers of Justice
Bille Taking Evidence of Witnesses
Bille Remand Where Offence Committed in Another Jurisdiction
Bille Absconding Accused
Bille Procedure where Witness Refuses to Testify
Bille Remedial Provisions
Bille Adjudication and Recognizances
Bille Transmission of Record
Bille PART XIX: INDICTABLE OFFENCES — TRIAL WITHOUT JURY
Bille Interpretation
Bille Jurisdiction of Provincial Court Judges
Bille Jurisdiction of Judges
Bille General
Bille PART XIX.1: NUNAVUT COURT OF JUSTICE
Bille PART XX: PROCEDURE IN JURY TRIALS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
Bille Preferring Indictment
Bille General Provisions respecting Counts
Bille Special Provisions respecting Counts
Bille Particulars
Bille Ownership of Property
Bille Joinder or Severance of Counts
Bille Joinder of Accused in Certain Cases
Bille Proceedings when Person Indicted is at Large
Bille Change of Venue
Bille Amendment
Bille Inspection and Copies of Documents
Bille Pleas
Bille Organizations
Bille Record of Proceedings
Bille Pre-hearing Conference
Bille Juries
Bille Challenging the Array
Bille Empanelling Jury
Bille Trial
Bille Evidence on Trial
Bille Children and Young Persons
Bille Corroboration
Bille Verdicts
Bille Previous Convictions
Bille Jurisdiction
Bille Formal Defects in Jury Process
Bille PART XX.1: MENTAL DISORDER
Bille Interpretation
Bille Assessment Orders
Bille Assessment Reports
Bille Protected Statements
Bille Fitness to Stand Trial
Bille Verdict of Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder
Bille Review Boards
Bille Disposition Hearings
Bille Dispositions by a Court or Review Board
Bille Appeals
Bille Review of Dispositions
Bille Power to Compel Appearance
Bille Stay of Proceedings
Bille Interprovincial Transfers
Bille Enforcement of Orders and Regulations
Bille PART XXI: APPEALS — INDICTABLE OFFENCES
Bille Interpretation
Bille Right of Appeal
Bille Procedure on Appeals
Bille Powers of the Court of Appeal
Bille Appeals to the Supreme Court of Canada
Bille Appeals by Attorney General of Canada
Bille PART XXI.1: APPLICATIONS FOR MINISTERIAL REVIEW — MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE
Bille PART XXII: PROCURING ATTENDANCE
Bille Application
Bille Process
Bille Execution or Service of Process
Bille Defaulting or Absconding Witness
Bille Electronically Transmitted Copies
Bille Evidence on Commission
Bille Video and Audio Evidence
Bille Evidence Previously Taken
Bille Video-recorded Evidence
Bille PART XXIII: SENTENCING
Bille Interpretation
Bille Alternative Measures
Bille Purpose and Principles of Sentencing
Bille Organizations
Bille Punishment Generally
Bille Procedure and Evidence
Bille Absolute and Conditional Discharges
Bille Probation
Bille Fines and Forfeiture
Bille Restitution
Bille Conditional Sentence of Imprisonment
Bille Imprisonment
Bille Eligibility for Parole
Bille Delivery of Offender to Keeper of Prison
Bille Imprisonment for Life
Bille Pardons and Remissions
Bille Disabilities
Bille Miscellaneous Provisions
Bille PART XXIV: DANGEROUS OFFENDERS AND LONG-TERM OFFENDERS
Bille Interpretation
Bille Dangerous Offenders and Long-Term Offenders
Bille PART XXV: EFFECT AND ENFORCEMENT OF RECOGNIZANCES
Bille PART XXVI: EXTRAORDINARY REMEDIES
Bille PART XXVII: SUMMARY CONVICTIONS
Bille Interpretation
Bille Punishment
Bille Information
Bille Defects and Objections
Bille Application
Bille Trial
Bille Adjudication
Bille Sureties to Keep the Peace
Bille Appeal
Bille Interim Release of Appellant
Bille Procedure on Appeal
Bille Summary Appeal on Transcript or Agreed Statement of Facts
Bille Appeals to Court of Appeal
Bille Fees and Allowances
Bille PART XXVIII: MISCELLANEOUS
Bille Electronic Documents
Bille Remote Appearance by Incarcerated Accused
Bille Forms
Bille SCHEDULE TO PART XX.1
Bille SCHEDULE [to Part XXV]
Bille SCHEDULE [to Part XXVII]
Bille [Forms]: FORM 1: INFORMATION TO OBTAIN A SEARCH WARRANT
Bille FORM 2: INFORMATION
Bille FORM 3
Bille FORM 4: HEADING OF INDICTMENT
Bille FORM 5: WARRANT TO SEARCH
Bille FORM 5.01: INFORMATION TO OBTAIN A WARRANT TO TAKE BODILY SUBSTANCES FOR FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS
Bille FORM 5.02: WARRANT AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF BODILY SUBSTANCES FOR FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS
Bille FORM 5.03: ORDER AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF BODILY SUBSTANCES FOR FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS
Bille FORM 5.04: ORDER AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF BODILY SUBSTANCES FOR FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS
Bille FORM 5.05: APPLICATION FOR AN AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE BODILY SUBSTANCES FOR FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS
Bille FORM 5.06: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE TAKING OF BODILY SUBSTANCES FOR FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS
Bille FORM 5.07: REPORT TO A PROVINCIAL COURT JUDGE OR THE COURT
Bille FORM 5.08: APPLICATION FOR AN AUTHORIZATION FOR TAKING ADDITIONAL SAMPLES OF BODILY SUBSTANCES FOR FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS
Bille FORM 5.09: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE TAKING OF ADDITIONAL SAMPLES OF BODILY SUBSTANCES FOR FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS
Bille FORM 5.1: WARRANT TO SEARCH
Bille FORM 5.2: REPORT TO A JUSTICE
Bille FORM 5.3: REPORT TO A JUDGE OF PROPERTY SEIZED
Bille FORM 6: SUMMONS TO A PERSON CHARGED WITH AN OFFENCE
Bille FORM 7: WARRANT FOR ARREST
Bille FORM 7.1: WARRANT TO ENTER DWELLING-HOUSE
Bille FORM 8: WARRANT FOR COMMITTAL
Bille FORM 9: APPEARANCE NOTICE ISSUED BY A PEACE OFFICER TO A PERSON NOT YET CHARGED WITH AN OFFENCE
Bille FORM 10: PROMISE TO APPEAR
Bille FORM 11: RECOGNIZANCE ENTERED INTO BEFORE AN OFFICER IN CHARGE OR OTHER PEACE OFFICER
Bille FORM 11.1: UNDERTAKING GIVEN TO A PEACE OFFICER OR AN OFFICER IN CHARGE
Bille FORM 12: UNDERTAKING GIVEN TO A JUSTICE OR A JUDGE
Bille FORM 13: UNDERTAKING BY APPELLANT (DEFENDANT)
Bille FORM 14: UNDERTAKING BY APPELLANT (PROSECUTOR)
Bille FORM 15: WARRANT TO CONVEY ACCUSED BEFORE JUSTICE OF ANOTHER TERRITORIAL DIVISION
Bille FORM 16: SUBPOENA TO A WITNESS
Bille FORM 16.1: SUBPOENA TO A WITNESS IN THE CASE OF PROCEEDINGS IN RESPECT OF AN OFFENCE REFERRED TO IN SUBSECTION 278.2(1) OF THE CRIMINAL CODE
Bille FORM 17: WARRANT FOR WITNESS
Bille FORM 18: WARRANT TO ARREST AN ABSCONDING WITNESS
Bille FORM 19: WARRANT REMANDING A PRISONER
Bille FORM 20: WARRANT OF COMMITTAL OF WITNESS FOR REFUSING TO BE SWORN OR TO GIVE EVIDENCE
Bille FORM 21: WARRANT OF COMMITTAL ON CONVICTION
Bille FORM 22: WARRANT OF COMMITTAL ON AN ORDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF MONEY
Bille FORM 23: WARRANT OF COMMITTAL FOR FAILURE TO FURNISH RECOGNIZANCE TO KEEP THE PEACE
Bille FORM 24: WARRANT OF COMMITTAL OF WITNESS FOR FAILURE TO ENTER INTO RECOGNIZANCE
Bille FORM 25: WARRANT OF COMMITTAL FOR CONTEMPT
Bille FORM 26: WARRANT OF COMMITTAL IN DEFAULT OF PAYMENT OF COSTS OF AN APPEAL
Bille FORM 27: WARRANT OF COMMITTAL ON FORFEITURE OF A RECOGNIZANCE
Bille FORM 28: ENDORSEMENT OF WARRANT
Bille FORM 28.1: ENDORSEMENT (ORDER OR AUTHORIZATION)
Bille FORM 29: ENDORSEMENT OF WARRANT
Bille FORM 30: ORDER FOR ACCUSED TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE JUSTICE PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF PERIOD OF REMAND
Bille FORM 31: DEPOSITION OF A WITNESS
Bille FORM 32: RECOGNIZANCE
Bille FORM 33: CERTIFICATE OF DEFAULT TO BE ENDORSED ON RECOGNIZANCE
Bille FORM 34: WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS
Bille FORM 35: CONVICTION
Bille FORM 36: ORDER AGAINST AN OFFENDER
Bille FORM 37: ORDER ACQUITTING ACCUSED
Bille FORM 38: CONVICTION FOR CONTEMPT
Bille FORM 39: ORDER FOR DISCHARGE OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY
Bille FORM 40: CHALLENGE TO ARRAY
Bille FORM 41: CHALLENGE FOR CAUSE
Bille FORM 42: CERTIFICATE OF NON-PAYMENT OF COSTS OF APPEAL
Bille FORM 43: JAILER’S RECEIPT TO PEACE OFFICER FOR PRISONER
Bille FORM 44
Bille FORM 45
Bille FORM 46: PROBATION ORDER
Bille FORM 47: ORDER TO DISCLOSE INCOME TAX INFORMATION
Bille FORM 48: ASSESSMENT ORDER OF THE COURT
Bille FORM 48.1: ASSESSMENT ORDER OF THE REVIEW BOARD
Bille FORM 49: WARRANT OF COMMITTAL
Bille FORM 50: WARRANT OF COMMITTAL
Bille FORM 51
Bille FORM 52: ORDER TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION REGISTRATION ACT
Bille FORM 53: NOTICE OF OBLIGATION TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION REGISTRATION ACT
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