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Criminal Code ( R.S., 1985, c. C-46 )
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Criminal Code
SHORT TITLE
INTERPRETATION
PART I
General
Parties to Offences
Protection of Persons Administering and Enforcing the Law
Suppression of Riots
Self-induced Intoxication
Defence of Person
Defence of Property
Protection of Persons in Authority
PART II :
OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER
Treason and other Offences against the Queen’s Authority and Person
Prohibited Acts
Passports
Sedition
Unlawful Assemblies and Riots
Unlawful Drilling
Duels
Forcible Entry and Detainer
Piracy
Offences against Air or Maritime Safety
Dangerous Substances
Prize Fights
PART II.1 :
TERRORISM
Interpretation
Financing of Terrorism
List of Entities
Freezing of Property
Seizure and Restraint of Property
Forfeiture of Property
Participating, Facilitating, Instructing and Harbouring
Hoax Regarding Terrorist Activity
Proceedings and Aggravated Punishment
Investigative Hearing
Recognizance with Conditions
PART III :
FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS
Interpretation
Use Offences
Possession Offences
Trafficking Offences
Assembling Offence
Export and Import Offences
Offences relating to Lost, Destroyed or Defaced Weapons, etc.
Prohibition Orders
Limitations on Access
Search and Seizure
Exempted Persons
General
PART IV :
OFFENCES AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAW AND JUSTICE
Interpretation
Corruption and Disobedience
Misleading Justice
Escapes and Rescues
PART V :
SEXUAL OFFENCES, PUBLIC MORALS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Interpretation
Sexual Offences
Offences Tending to Corrupt Morals
Disorderly Conduct
Nuisances
PART VI :
INVASION OF PRIVACY
Definitions
Interception of Communications
PART VII :
DISORDERLY HOUSES, GAMING AND BETTING
Interpretation
Presumptions
Search
Obstruction
Gaming and Betting
Bawdy-houses
Procuring
Offence in Relation to Prostitution
PART VIII :
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON AND REPUTATION
Interpretation
Duties Tending to Preservation of Life
Criminal Negligence
Homicide
Murder, Manslaughter and Infanticide
Suicide
Neglect in Child-birth and Concealing Dead Body
Bodily Harm and Acts and Omissions Causing Danger to the Person
Motor Vehicles, Vessels and Aircraft
Assaults
Kidnapping, Trafficking in Persons, Hostage Taking and Abduction
Abortion
Venereal Diseases
Offences Against Conjugal Rights
Unlawful Solemnization of Marriage
Blasphemous Libel
Defamatory Libel
Verdicts
Hate Propaganda
PART IX :
OFFENCES AGAINST RIGHTS OF PROPERTY
Interpretation
Theft
Offences Resembling Theft
Robbery and Extortion
Criminal Interest Rate
Breaking and Entering
Having in Possession
False Pretences
Forgery and Offences Resembling Forgery
PART X :
FRAUDULENT TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO CONTRACTS AND TRADE
Interpretation
Fraud
Falsification of Books and Documents
Personation
Forgery of Trade-marks and Trade Descriptions
Wreck
Public Stores
Breach of Contract, Intimidation and Discrimination Against Trade Unionists
Secret Commissions
Trading Stamps
PART XI :
WILFUL AND FORBIDDEN ACTS IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
Interpretation
Mischief
Arson and Other Fires
Other Interference with Property
Cattle and Other Animals
Cruelty to Animals
PART XII :
OFFENCES RELATING TO CURRENCY
Interpretation
Making
Possession
Uttering
Defacing or Impairing
Instruments or Materials
Advertising and Trafficking in Counterfeit Money or Counterfeit Tokens of Value
Special Provisions as to Proof
Forfeiture
PART XII.1 :
INSTRUMENTS AND LITERATURE FOR ILLICIT DRUG USE
Interpretation
Offence and Punishment
PART XII.2 :
PROCEEDS OF CRIME
Interpretation
Offence
Search, Seizure and Detention of Proceeds of Crime
Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime
Disclosure Provisions
Specific Rules of Forfeiture
Regulations
PART XIII :
ATTEMPTS — CONSPIRACIES — ACCESSORIES
PART XIV :
JURISDICTION
General
Special Jurisdiction
Rules of Court
PART XV :
SPECIAL PROCEDURE AND POWERS
General Powers of Certain Officials
Forensic DNA Analysis
Other Provisions respecting Search Warrants
Sex Offender Information
Forfeiture of Offence-related Property
PART XVI :
COMPELLING APPEARANCE OF ACCUSED BEFORE A JUSTICE AND INTERIM RELEASE
Interpretation
Arrest without Warrant and Release from Custody
Appearance of Accused before Justice
Information, Summons and Warrant
Judicial Interim Release
Arrest of Accused on Interim Release
Review of Detention where Trial Delayed
Procedure to Procure Attendance of a Prisoner
Endorsement of Warrant
Powers to Enter Dwelling-houses to Carry out Arrests
PART XVII :
LANGUAGE OF ACCUSED
PART XVIII :
PROCEDURE ON PRELIMINARY INQUIRY
Jurisdiction
Procedures before Preliminary Inquiry
Powers of Justice
Taking Evidence of Witnesses
Remand Where Offence Committed in Another Jurisdiction
Absconding Accused
Procedure where Witness Refuses to Testify
Remedial Provisions
Adjudication and Recognizances
Transmission of Record
PART XIX :
INDICTABLE OFFENCES — TRIAL WITHOUT JURY
Interpretation
Jurisdiction of Provincial Court Judges
Jurisdiction of Judges
General
PART XIX.1 :
NUNAVUT COURT OF JUSTICE
PART XX :
PROCEDURE IN JURY TRIALS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
Preferring Indictment
General Provisions respecting Counts
Special Provisions respecting Counts
Particulars
Ownership of Property
Joinder or Severance of Counts
Joinder of Accused in Certain Cases
Proceedings when Person Indicted is at Large
Change of Venue
Amendment
Inspection and Copies of Documents
Pleas
Organizations
Record of Proceedings
Pre-hearing Conference
Juries
Challenging the Array
Empanelling Jury
Trial
Evidence on Trial
Children and Young Persons
Corroboration
Verdicts
Previous Convictions
Jurisdiction
Formal Defects in Jury Process
PART XX.1 :
MENTAL DISORDER
Interpretation
Assessment Orders
Assessment Reports
Protected Statements
Fitness to Stand Trial
Verdict of Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder
Review Boards
Disposition Hearings
Dispositions by a Court or Review Board
Appeals
Review of Dispositions
Power to Compel Appearance
Stay of Proceedings
Interprovincial Transfers
Enforcement of Orders and Regulations
PART XXI :
APPEALS — INDICTABLE OFFENCES
Interpretation
Right of Appeal
Procedure on Appeals
Powers of the Court of Appeal
Appeals to the Supreme Court of Canada
Appeals by Attorney General of Canada
PART XXI.1 :
APPLICATIONS FOR MINISTERIAL REVIEW — MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE
PART XXII :
PROCURING ATTENDANCE
Application
Process
Execution or Service of Process
Defaulting or Absconding Witness
Electronically Transmitted Copies
Evidence on Commission
Video and Audio Evidence
Evidence Previously Taken
Video-recorded Evidence
PART XXIII :
SENTENCING
Interpretation
Alternative Measures
Purpose and Principles of Sentencing
Organizations
Punishment Generally
Procedure and Evidence
Absolute and Conditional Discharges
Probation
Fines and Forfeiture
Restitution
Conditional Sentence of Imprisonment
Imprisonment
Eligibility for Parole
Delivery of Offender to Keeper of Prison
Imprisonment for Life
Pardons and Remissions
Disabilities
Miscellaneous Provisions
PART XXIV :
DANGEROUS OFFENDERS AND LONG-TERM OFFENDERS
Interpretation
Dangerous Offenders and Long-Term Offenders
PART XXV :
EFFECT AND ENFORCEMENT OF RECOGNIZANCES
PART XXVI :
EXTRAORDINARY REMEDIES
PART XXVII :
SUMMARY CONVICTIONS
Interpretation
Punishment
Information
Defects and Objections
Application
Trial
Adjudication
Sureties to Keep the Peace
Appeal
Interim Release of Appellant
Procedure on Appeal
Summary Appeal on Transcript or Agreed Statement of Facts
Appeals to Court of Appeal
Fees and Allowances
PART XXVIII :
MISCELLANEOUS
Electronic Documents
Remote Appearance by Incarcerated Accused
Forms
SCHEDULE TO PART XX.1
SCHEDULE [to Part XXV]
SCHEDULE [to Part XXVII]
[Forms]
Related Information
Amendments not in Force
Related Provisions
Related Regulations
Alberta Rules of Practice Respecting Reduction in the Number of Years of Imprisonment without Eligibility for Parole
Approved Breath Analysis Instruments Order
Approved Screening Devices Order
British Columbia Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal Rules, 1986
British Columbia Rules of Practice Respecting Reduction in the Number of Years of Imprisonment Without Eligibility for Parole
Criminal Appeal Rules
Criminal Procedure Rules of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories
Criminal Rules of the Supreme Court of British Columbia
Designated Areas Firearms Order
Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench Rules (Criminal)
Manitoba Criminal Appeal Rules
Manitoba Rules of Practice Respecting Reduction in the Number of Years of Imprisonment Without Eligibility for Parole
New Brunswick Court of Queen’s Bench Rules Respecting Pre-Trial Conferences
New Brunswick Court of Queen’s Bench Summary Conviction Appeal Rules
New Brunswick Criminal Appeal Rule 63 with Respect to Criminal Appeals to the Court of Appeal
New Brunswick Rules of Practice Respecting Reduction in the Number of Years of Imprisonment without Eligibility for Parole
New Brunswick Summary Conviction Appeal Rule 64 with Respect to Summary Conviction Appeals to the Court of Queen’s Bench
New Brunswick Translated Documents Regulations
Newfoundland Rules of Practice Respecting Reduction in the Number of Years of Imprisonment Without Eligibility for Parole
Northwest Territories Rules of Practice Respecting Applications and Hearings concerning a Reduction in the Number of Years of Imprisonment Without eligibility for Parole
Nova Scotia Rules of Practice Respecting Applications and Hearings Concerning a Reduction in the Number of Years of Imprisonment without Eligibility for Parole
Ontario Court of Justice Criminal Proceedings Rules
Ontario Rules of Practice Respecting Reduction in the Number of Years of Imprisonment Without Eligibility for Parole
Order Approving Blood Sample Containers
Order Declaring an Amnesty Period (2006)
Order Declaring an Amnesty Period
Order Establishing the Text of a Resolution Providing for the Extension of the Application of Sections 83.28, 83.29 and 83.3 of the Criminal Code
Order Recommending that Each Entity Listed as of July 23, 2004, in the Regulations Establishing a List of Entities Remain a Listed Entity
Order Recommending that Each Entity Listed as of July 23, 2006, in the Regulations Establishing a List of entities Remain a Listed Entity
Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations
Pari-Mutuel Payments Order
Prince Edward Island Criminal Rule of Practice Respecting Reduction in the Number of Years of Imprisonment Without Eligibility for Parole
Protection of Privacy Regulations
Provincial Court of British Columbia Criminal Caseflow Management Rules
Quebec Rules of Practice Respecting Reduction in the Number of Years of Imprisonment without Eligibility for Parole
Regulations Establishing a List of Entities
Regulations Excluding Certain Indictable Offences from the Definition of "Designated Offence"
Regulations Prescribing Antique Firearms
Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and other Weapons, Components and Parts of Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Projectiles as Prohibited or Restricted
Regulations Prescribing Exclusions from Certain Definitions of the Criminal Code (International Sporting Competition Handguns)
Regulations Prescribing Public Officers
Regulations Respecting Applications for Ministerial Review — Miscarriages of Justice
Rules of Practice in Criminal Matters in the Court of Appeal of Quebec [Repealed]
Rules of Practice of the Superior Court of the Province of Quebec, Criminal Division, 2002
Rules of the Court of Appeal of Quebec in Criminal Matters
Rules of the Court of Appeals for the Northwest Territories as to A. Criminal Appeals B. Bail on Appeals
Rules of the Municipal Courts
Rules of the Ontario Court of Justice in Criminal Proceedings
Rules of the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Criminal Proceedings
Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench Rules Respecting Pre-Trial Conferences
Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench Summary Conviction Appeal Rules
Saskatchewan Review of Parole Ineligibility Rules
Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador — Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal Rules (2002)
Supreme Court of Newfoundland, Trial Division Rules for Orders in the Nature of Certiorari, Habeas Corpus, Mandamus and Prohibition
The Criminal Appeal Rules of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, Trial Division
Victim Fine Surcharge Regulations
Yukon Territory Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal Rules, 1993
Yukon Territory Supreme Court Rules for Pre-hearing Conferences in Criminal Matters
Important Notices
Important Notices
Important Notices