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vi TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) How long will it take to process my application?..................................................10 What if my application is denied?.........................................................................10 Can the money I receive be seized by people I owe money to?.............................11 What if I am receiving social assistance?.............................................................11 What if I receive compensation from somewhere else, like my employer, insurance or a lawsuit?.....................................................................................11 I need help now; do I have to wait for my application to be settled?.....................11 Are there other ways to get compensated for my losses?.....................................11 Table of Contents THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS............................................................................13 Entering the Criminal Justice Process – The Police Investigation..........................13 Arrest..................................................................................................................14 What Happens after the Arrest – Custody and Bail...............................................16 After Custody and Bail – Going to Court...............................................................19 What Happens at the Trial....................................................................................22 If You Are a Witness in Court.................................................................................25 Sentencing Process.............................................................................................30 Different Types of Sentences................................................................................32 Appeals...............................................................................................................36 Release from Prison.............................................................................................36 Parole Hearings...................................................................................................39 If the Offender is a Youth......................................................................................42 GLOSSARY OF TERMS................................................................................................44 VICTIMS’ BILL OF RIGHTS..........................................................................................53 CANADIAN STATEMENT OF BASIC PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME.................................................................................................61 WHO TO CONTACT…..................................................................................................63 USER FEEDBACK FORM.............................................................................................75 Office for Victims of Crime
1 ABOUT THIS BOOKLET Who is this handbook for? This handbook is for victims of violent crime and the people who support them. It includes information about victims’ rights, places to go for help, and the criminal justice system. This information will help victims to understand what to expect and how to make sure their rights are respected. At the end of the handbook, there is a Glossary of Terms and a summary of resources (Directory) that will help guide victims to the supports and services available in their communities. About this Booklet Ministry of the Attorney General
Page 1 and 2: 2009 1 Have You Been a Victim of Cr
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Page 5 and 6: i FOREWORD Message from the Attorne
Page 7: iii NOTE OF THANKS This project was
Page 12 and 13: 2 VICTIMS OF CRIME IN ONTARIO Who i
Page 14 and 15: 4 GETTING HELP QUICKLY I am a victi
Page 16 and 17: 6 What if the victim is a child? If
Page 18 and 19: 8 FINANCIAL COMPENSATION FOR VICTIM
Page 20 and 21: 10 If your hearing is oral, you mus
Page 22 and 23: 12 You can obtain 30 minutes of adv
Page 24 and 25: 14 What if I can’t remember every
Page 26 and 27: 16 Peace bonds are issued by a Just
Page 28 and 29: 18 Most V/WAP offices are located i
Page 30 and 31: 20 Whenever you are required to be
Page 32 and 33: 22 What Happens at the Trial When w
Page 34 and 35: 24 Closing arguments When all the e
Page 36 and 37: 26 What if my employer will not giv
Page 38 and 39: 28 The Criminal Justice Process •
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Page 42 and 43: 32 Does the judge have to consider
Page 44 and 45: 34 Suspended sentence with probatio
Page 46 and 47: 36 Appeals In certain circumstances
Page 48 and 49: 38 Work Release In the federal pris
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52 Glossary of Terms VSL V/WAP W wa
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54 Victims’ Bill of Rights PRINCI
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56 Victims’ Bill of Rights Same (
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58 Victims’ Bill of Rights Amount
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60 Victims’ Bill of Rights Employ
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65 General Services Victim Support
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67 Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centr
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69 Legal Services Legal Aid Ontario
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75 USER FEEDBACK FORM Have you been
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