Missing Persons

Question 1

When did the Missing Persons Act come into effect?

Answer 1

• July 1st, 2019 (pg 65)

Question 2

Where it has yet to be determined whether the missing person has been victimized by crime and the individual remains unaccounted for ___ after being reported missing, shall be deemed a major case.

Answer 2

• 30 days (pg 64)

Question 3

All cases of missing persons where circumstances indicate a strong possibility that the missing person has been the victim of___, ___, ___ or ___ meet the criteria as a major case pursuant to the Ontario Major Case Management Manual.

Answer 3

• homicide, ABH, abduction or kidnapping.

Question 4

In order to utilize a missing person persons DNA as an investigative tool, written consent from the missing person’s ___ is required.

Answer 4

• Family (pg 66)

Question 5

If a missing person is under ___ years of age and circumstances warrant, the police officer shall advise the parent, guardian or the approved agency that has custody of the child that they may apply to a JP for an apprehension warrant under the. Hood, Youth and Family Services Act

Answer 5

• 16 years old (pg70)