Pre Trial Flashcards
1
Q
Promise to appear
A
Signed agreement stating that you’ll show up for court
If not a bench warrant occurs
2
Q
Reconization
A
Guarantee that you will show up for court
If not $500 fine
3
Q
Surety
A
Person agrees to make payment, if they don’t show up
Must sign recognizance
4
Q
Bail
A
Temporary release accused
Must be within 24 hours of arrest
“Show cause hearing” (crown tries to keep accused in jail)
5
Q
Summary conviction
A
Released before trial (most cases)
Not considered a threat to society
6
Q
Reverse onus and pre trial
A
Crown becomes defence, having to state why they should be released
Usually crown to show cause
7
Q
Habeus corpus
A
Show me the body having a second bail where the crown can win/lose
Prisoner cannot be mistreated
Crown cannot uphold prisoner
