Canadian Criminal Procedure and Practice/Model Examinations/Bail Hearing

Introduction Be aware of whether there are any reverse onuses under s. 515(6)(a)to(d). Officer <the summary of the offence will be read into the record or the investigating officer will testify to the circumstances of the offence> Surety name / spell last name age martial status where partner lives / relationship and support from partner children ages / place of residence / occupation education name of school / level obtained / when obtained employment residence address and location whether owned or rented who else lives in residence how long resided at location prior locations (address, location, duration) Citizenship / if no, status in Canada, duration of stay in country assets owns residential or commercial property / equity owns or rents vehicle / equity in vehicle bank accounts / debts ability of offer surety amount of disposable money value of pledgeable property surety's connection to the accused (family, work, acquaintance) knowledge of familiarity of the accused personal circumstances of accused drug or alcohol use by accused access to weapons by accused relationship between accused and complainant aware of seriousness of circumstances significant jail consequences if convicted of charge accused's prior record / aware of risk of future charges outstanding charges history of previous attempts to monitor accused understand supervision plan in detail understanding of responsibilities past experience as a surety (generally)