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The summons may be served by a peace officer personally, or it may arrive by mail. It can also be served, when the accused cannot conveniently be found, to a person living in the accused’s residence who appears to be at least 16 years old (see ''Criminal Code'', s 509(2)). | The summons may be served by a peace officer personally, or it may arrive by mail. It can also be served, when the accused cannot conveniently be found, to a person living in the accused’s residence who appears to be at least 16 years old (see ''Criminal Code'', s 509(2)). | ||
=== 4. Judicial | === 4. Judicial Interim Release (Bail) === | ||
A person who has been charged with an offence may be arrested by the police and not be released on a promise to appear. This can occur if the police are seeking conditions on the promise to appear which the accused does not agree to or if the police determine, in their opinion, that the accused ought not to be released from custody. | A person who has been charged with an offence may be arrested by the police and not be released on a promise to appear. This can occur if the police are seeking conditions on the promise to appear which the accused does not agree to or if the police determine, in their opinion, that the accused ought not to be released from custody. | ||
