Arrest Authority
Citizens Arrest
Bail Basics
Grounds for Detention
100

This section allows police to arrest without a warrant

What is SECTION 495

100

This section governs citizens arrest

What is SECTION 494

100

This is release before trial

What is JUDICIAL INTERIM RELEASE

100

This ground focuses on court attendance

What is the PRIMARY GROUND

200

This type of offence always allows arrest without a warrant

What is an INDICTABLE OFFENCE

200

This requirement means the offence must be witnessed directly

What is "FOUND COMMITING"

200

This principle requires the least restrictive release

What is RESTRAINT

200

This ground focuses on public safety

What is the SECONDARY GROUND

300

This principle discourages arrest for minor offences

What is RESTRAINT

300

This legal concept allows arrest shortly after the offence

What is FRESH PURSUIT

300

This acronym explains police arrest justificaions

What is RICES

300

This ground focuses on public confidence

What is the TERTIARY GROUND

400

This Criminal Code section governs the use of force in arrests

What is SECTION 25

400

This is required immediately after a citizens arrest

What is TURNING THE ACCUSED OVER TO POLICE

400

This requires a bail hearing within 24 hours

What is DENTENTION AFTER ARREST

400

This shifts the burden onto the accused

What is REVERSE ONUS

500

This test determines whether police use of force was reasonable

What is the OBJECTIVE REASONABLE TEST

500

This happens if excessive force is used during a citizens arrest

What is CRIMINAL LIABLILITY

500

This law protects charter rights during bail decisions

What is THE CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

500

This section bans publication of bail hearing evidence

What is SECTION 517