Compelling Appearance Without Prior Judicial Scrutiny

• Author: Steve Coughlan/Alex Gorlewski
• Pages: 132-135

132 Police Powers / Compelling Appearance

1.3(c) Compelling Appearance Without Prior

Judicial Scrutiny

Has the accused

already been issued

an appearance notice

or released under

ss 497–98?1

Yes

No

See Chart 1.3(f)2

Lay an information

under s 5053

Was the information

laid within the

necessary time limit?4

Is a case for

compelling the

accused to appear

made out?6

No5

Should a summons

or warrant be issued

instead?7

Issue summons

unless warrant is

necessary in public

interest8

Cancel appearance

notice or

promise to appear

Confirm appearance

notice or promise to

appear

Yes5

No

Yes5

No

Yes5