Precedent - Extension of Detention Order (One Year or Less)

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See also: Extending an Initial Detention Order and Precedent - Extension of Detention Order (Over One Year)

Notice

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FURTHER DETENTION OF PROPERTY SEIZED

C A N A D A File# ________________
PROVINCE OF [PROVINCE]
COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

IN THE [LEVEL OF COURT] OF [PROVINCE]

IN THE MATTER OF: An Application made pursuant to section 490(2)(a) of the Criminal Code to Extend the Detention of Items Seized by Police pursuant to section 490(1) of the Criminal Code

BETWEEN:

HIS MAJESTY THE KING

– and –

[ACCUSED NAME]




NOTICE OF APPLICATION
(Order for Further Detention of Property Pursuant to Section 490(2))




WHEREAS the accused, [accused name], has been charged that [on or about/between] [dates of the offence] he/she is alleged to have committed offences contrary to section(s) [list sections] of the Criminal Code;

AND WHEREAS certain property was seized from you on [date] including:

AND WHEREAS Police are seeking to detain this property for a further period of time, up to one year from the date of the seizure.

TAKE NOTICE that an application will be brought by the Applicant pursuant to section 490(2) of the Criminal Code at [court location] to extend the period of detention of property seized by police, for a period of time not exceeding one year from the date of seizure.

AND TAKE NOTICE that should you wish to be heard, you, or someone on your behalf, must appear at the above-noted date and time. If you do not appear, an extension order may be granted in your absence.

THE APPLICANT RELIES ON THE FOLLOWING LEGAL GROUNDS:

  1. [enumerate the principles that apply to the circumstances]
  2. ...
  3. Any additional grounds as counsel may advise and this Honourable Court may permit.

THE APPLICANT RELIES ON THE FOLLOWING FACTUAL GROUNDS:

  1. [give a narrative of the relevant portions of the investigation and prosecution or other important circumstances]
  2. ...
  3. Any additional grounds as counsel may advise and this Honourable Court may permit.

IN SUPPORT OF THIS APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT RELIES ON THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:

  1. [SET OUT documents and transcripts upon which the applicant relies upon; e.g affidavit, transcript, business records, oral evidence]
  2. ...
  3. Any additional evidence as counsel may advise and this Honourable Court may permit.

THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF:

An Order for ...

FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT MAY BE SERVED AT:

In accordance with the appropriate Rules of Court,

[party name]
[party title]
[address]
[address]
[address]
Tel: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Fax: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Email: [email protected]

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you are without counsel, you have a right to seek legal advice with respect to this Application.

DATED at ______________, in the Province of _______________, this _____ day of _____________, 20___.


_________________________________
[Applicant's name]
[Applicant's title]

TO: []

[Internal File Coding]

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Affidavit of Service

Affidavit of Service
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
  1. I, ________________________________ of ___________________________________ of [city], in the [region], Province of [province], did on the _________ day of [month], 20___, serve [name of accused], this Notice of Application in person at ________________________________, Province of [province], OR
  2. [name of accused] accepted service of the Notice of Hearing on behalf of ____________________________
________________________
Peace Officer

SWORN/AFFIRMED TO at [city], in the region of
[region], Province of
[province], this [day]
day of [month], 20____, before me:

________________________________

Commissioner of Oaths/Justice of the Peace
for the province of [province]

)
)
)
)
)
) _____________________________
) [Affiant Name]
) [Affiant title]
)

Affidavit

AFFIDAVIT (CHARTER)

C A N A D A File# ________________
PROVINCE OF [PROVINCE]
COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

IN THE [LEVEL OF COURT] OF [PROVINCE]
([name] Region)

BETWEEN:

HIS MAJESTY THE KING


– and –

[ACCUSED NAME]





AFFIDAVIT OF A PEACE OFFICER [AFFIANT NAME]
IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER FOR THE FURTHER DETENTION OF THINGS SEIZED made pursuant to Section 490(2)(a) of the Criminal Code




I, [Affiant name], of [City], in the [Community] and Province of [Province], make oath and say as follows that:

  1. I have personal knowledge of the matters and facts hereinafter deposed to except where stated to be on information and belief and where so stated, I verily believe the same to be true.

SWORN/AFFIRMED TO at [city], in the region of
[region], Province of
[province], this [day]
day of [month], 20____, before me:

________________________________

Commissioner of Oaths/Barrister of
the [level] Court of [province]

)
)
)
)
)
) _____________________________
) [Affiant Name]
) [Affiant title]
)

[Internal File Coding]

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Order

ORDER OF FURTHER DETENTION

C A N A D A File# ________________
PROVINCE OF [PROVINCE]
COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

IN THE [LEVEL OF COURT] OF [PROVINCE]

IN THE MATTER OF items seized from [location] on [date] and detained pursuant to s. 490(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

BETWEEN:

HIS MAJESTY THE KING

– and –

[ACCUSED NAME]




ORDER
(Section 490(2)(a) of the Criminal Code)




UPON APPLICATION of [police/crown organization]

WHEREAS the attached Order for Detention of Things Seized was issued on the [date] for items seized on the [date] for a period not exceeding three (3) months from the date of seizure, pursuant to Section 490(2) of the Criminal Code.

AND WHEREAS I am satisfied that three (3) days clear notice of this Application has been provided to the Respondents.

UPON reading the Affidavit of [name], dated the [date];

AND WHEREAS I am satisfied that, having regard to the nature of the investigation, a further period of detention is warranted for the items listed in the attached “Report to Justice”, dated the [date];

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the said things be detained in the custody of the [police force], [location] until the [date], unless prior to that date:

(a) a further detention is ordered pursuant to s. 490(2) of the Criminal Code, or
(b) proceedings are instituted in which the said things detained may be required.

DATED at ______________, in the Province of _______________, this _____ day of _____________, 20___.

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