Failing to post bond has several consequences: Extended Jail Time: You remain in custody until your court date, ranging from weeks to months. Court Appearances: Regular court appearances are required. Impact on Employment and Family: Prolonged jail time can lead to job loss and financial strain.
Pursuant to Section 786(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada, a summary offence conviction must be brought within twelve months of the date of the alleged criminal act. If it is not brought within such a timeframe, the prosecution forever loses its right to bring charges against the defendant for the alleged violation.
Names and dates of birth are the most common ways to check for a person's criminal history. Checks are completed in the RCMP 's Canadian Police Information Centre ( CPIC ) system. They consist of a check of the National Repository of Criminal Records based on a person's name and date of birth.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING FIRST APPEARANCE? The courthouse you have to go to for your first appearance will be listed on your release document. Get your disclosure, which is the case against you. Take your disclosure to a courthouse lawyer known as duty counsel to find out what your options are.
Call Local Police You can also call the local police department and ask them to do a warrant check. Again, it may help to let the police know why you're checking as that influences the advice they may give you next.
Criminal record checks. A criminal record check will determine if you have been charged or convicted of a crime. If a name-based criminal record check does not provide a definite way of confirming your identity, you may be asked to provide fingerprints.
Judicial bonds protect against uncertainty in legal proceedings. Examples of these bonds are plaintiff's bonds, defendant's bond, appeal bonds or injunction bonds. Much more common than judicial bonds are fiduciary bonds (also known as a probate bond).