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6 Cards in this Set
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Judicial interim release (or bail) |
The release by a judge or JP of a person who has been charged with a criminal offence pending a court appearance |
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Remand |
The status of accused persons in custody awaiting trial or sentencing |
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Security certificate |
A process whereby non-Canadian citizens who are deemed to be a threat to the security of the country can be held without charge for an indefinite time |
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Plea bargaining |
An agreement whereby an accused pleads guilty in exchange for the promise of a benefit |
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Stay of proceedings |
An act by the Crown to terminate or suspend court proceedings after they have commenced |
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Not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder (NCRMD) |
A defence that the accused person is not responsible for an act because of his or her mental state at the time |
