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Information on Criminal Law for LSLAP Students (1:XI) (view source)
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=== 5. Client failed to appear === | === 5. Client failed to appear === | ||
Failure to appear for a scheduled court appearance is an offence (''Criminal Code'', ss 145(4) and (5)) usually punishable by summary conviction. If the client did not appear, there is probably a bench warrant out for their arrest. This can be verified online on the CSO website (see | Failure to appear for a scheduled court appearance is an offence (''[https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46/ Criminal Code]'', ss 145(4) and (5)) usually punishable by summary conviction. If the client did not appear, there is probably a bench warrant out for their arrest. This can be verified online on the CSO website (see below). The client must be advised to report to the courthouse and apply to “vacate the warrant”. The client must be advised to turn themselves in immediately. | ||
== B. Discuss LSLAP file procedures and policies with the client == | == B. Discuss LSLAP file procedures and policies with the client == | ||