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Aboriginal Child Protection Process Flow Chart poster
Aboriginal Child Protection Process Flow Chart poster
Provides an overview of the child protection process for Aboriginal families
Aboriginal peoplesLegal system & courtsChild protection/removal
Child Protection Process Flow Chart poster
Child Protection Process Flow Chart poster
Provides a step-by-step overview of the child protection process in flow chart form
Getting Parenting and Support Orders Flow Chart poster
Getting Parenting and Support Orders Flow Chart poster
An overview of the process for getting parenting and support orders in Provincial (Family) Court
Gladue Report Guide
Gladue Report Guide
Plain language guide for Gladue report writers about how to prepare and write a Gladue report
Gladue Rights at Bail and Sentencing Infographic poster
Gladue Rights at Bail and Sentencing Infographic poster
Infographic poster shows when Gladue rights apply for Aboriginal peoples during the criminal court process
Gladue Submission Guide
Gladue Submission Guide
Explains how to prepare an oral or written submission for a hearing
How to Appeal Your Conviction
How to Appeal Your Conviction
Explains how to appeal a conviction for a summary or indictable criminal offence if you don't have a lawyer
How to Appeal Your Sentence
How to Appeal Your Sentence
Explains how to appeal your sentence if you've been convicted of a summary or indictable criminal offence and don't have a lawyer
If You Can't Get Legal Aid for Your Criminal Trial
If You Can't Get Legal Aid for Your Criminal Trial
How to apply for a free lawyer if you're facing a serious and complicated criminal charge, but can't get legal aid or afford a lawyer
If You Can't Get Legal Aid for Your Criminal Trial
Si vous ne pouvez pas obtenir d’aide juridique pour votre procès criminel: Comment faire une demande Rowbotham
How to Make a Rowbotham Application For people facing serious and complex criminal charges who have been denied legal aid but can't afford a lawyer. Explains why, how, and when to ask the judge to appoint a free lawyer. Includes a checklist of points to cover in court and copies of the necessary court forms. The French version doesn't include the recent updates that are in the English version.
If You Can't Pay Your Court Fine on Time
If You Can't Pay Your Court Fine on Time
Explains what to do if you can't pay a court fine on time
If You Can't Pay Your Court Fine on Time
Quoi faire si vous ne pouvez pas payer à temps une amende imposée par le tribunal
Explains what to do if someone cannot pay a court fine on time. Covers the three possible options: paying part of the fine by the due date, asking for an extension, or asking for jail time instead. It also explains what happens if fines are not paid.
If You Have a No Contact Order Made Against You
If You Have a No Contact Order Made Against You
Explains what it means when the court makes a no contact order against you
Abuse & family violenceCrimes & offencesLegal system & courts
If You Have a No Contact Order Made Against You
Que faire lorsqu’une ordonnance de noncommunication a été rendue contre vous
This fact sheet explains what it means when the court makes a no contact order against someone involved in a family violence incident. It describes the five types of no contact orders and what might happen if someone breaches the order:Condition of release from custody before trial (bail) Condition of probation Conditional sentencing Peace bond Family law protection order
Abuse & family violenceCrimes & offencesLegal system & courts
If You're Charged with a Crime
If You're Charged with a Crime
Outlines what happens when you're charged with a criminal offence
If You're Charged with a Crime
Si vous êtes accusé d’un crime
Short, easy-to-understand brochure that outlines what happens when someone is charged with a criminal offence. It briefly describes the court process and the different options that might be available. It also outlines the accused person's legal rights, what a lawyer can do, how to find a lawyer, and how to get legal aid or other legal help.
Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial
Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial
Explains what happens when an accused person wants to plead not guilty to a summary offence
Speaking to the Judge Before You're Sentenced
Speaking to the Judge Before You're Sentenced
Describes what a convicted person can say to the judge before the judge decides on a sentence
Speaking to the Judge Before You're Sentenced
Vous adresser au juge avant votre condamnation
Outlines the possible sentences for someone who pleads guilty or a judge finds guilty at trial. Describes what the convicted person can say to the judge before the judge decides on a sentence.
What's First Nations Court?
What's First Nations Court?
Explains restorative justice at First Nations Court
