JIR Hearings Flashcards
1
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JIR and Re-evaluation of detention S. 503
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What this means:
If holding accused for a JIR hearing, detention of the accused MUST be necessary or else the accused must be released with Appearance Notice with undertaking. Police can’t hold a JIR if “PRICE” is satisfied, or becomes satisfied at anytime prior to 24hrs.
Issues with operations:
- Holding an accused person for a Cell Shot / interview.
- New: Subsection 504(1.1) This is not applicable for serious offence listed in S. 469 such as Murder and Treason, as examples
2
Q
New for JIR Hearings
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A new reverse onus was created in section 515(6)(b.1):
When the accused is charged with an offence of “violence threatened or attempted against their intimate partner” and has been convicted of a similar offence against an intimate partner in the past.
Whats this mean?
