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A summons is a written order by a justice in prescribed form requiring the accused to appear before a justice at a particular time and place. (See ''Criminal Code'', s 509). | A summons is a written order by a justice in prescribed form requiring the accused to appear before a justice at a particular time and place. (See ''Criminal Code'', s 509). | ||
:'''NOTE:''' A summons should not be disregarded because of a misspelling of the accused’s name, nor because of minor irregularities or mistakes. 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 (''Criminal Code'', s 509(2)). | :'''NOTE:''' A summons should not be disregarded because of a misspelling of the accused’s name, nor because of minor irregularities or mistakes. | ||
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 (''Criminal Code'', s 509(2)). | |||
=== 4. Judicial interim release (bail) === | === 4. Judicial interim release (bail) === | ||
