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==Notice==
{{seealso|Production of Records for Sexual Offences}}

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! NOTICE OF S. 278.3 APPLICATION
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{{TITLE|NOTICE OF APPLICATION|(Pursuant to Section 278.3 of the ''Criminal Code'')}}

{{WHEREAS Charges}}

'''TAKE NOTICE''' that an application will be brought by the Applicant, [name of accused] to the presiding [Justice/Judge] at the [name and location of courthouse] on the [date] day of [month], [year], or soon thereafter, for an Order granting leave for the Applicant to question the complainant on matters protected by s. 278.3 of the ''Criminal Code''.

{{I-Start}}'''THE APPLICANT RELIES ON THE FOLLOWING GROUNDS'''{{I-End}}

# [give a narrative of the relevant portions of the offence that relates to the issue]
# ...

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:'''

# [SET OUT documents and transcripts upon which the applicant relies upon; e.g affidavit, transcript, business records, oral evidence]

'''THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF:'''

An Order pursuant to s. 278.3 of the ''Criminal Code'' granting leave to question the complainant [description of the area of questioning: e.g. "regarding their relationship and in particular the previous sexual activity between”]

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

In accordance with the appropriate Rules of Court, 
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<span style="display:inline-block; width: 300px;"></span>_____________________________<br>
<span style="display:inline-block; width: 300px;"></span>[name of applicant]<br>

'''TO:''' [Provincial/Federal Crown Attorney]

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==Affidavit==
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! AFFIDAVIT (S. 278.3)
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I, [Affiant name], of [City], in the [Community] and Province of [Province], make oath and say as follows that:

# 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.
# ...

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==Waiver==
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! WAIVER OF 278.1 PROTECTIONS
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{{TITLE|WAIVER OF RIGHTS HOLDER|(Private Records Under s. 278.1 to 278.91 of the Criminal Code)}}

I have been informed that the Crown Attorney's Office is in possession of documents that are protected under s. 278.1 to 278.91 of the Criminal Code:<br><br>
_______________________________________________________________________________<br><br>
_______________________________________________________________________________<br><br>
_______________________________________________________________________________<br><br>

; Informed Waiver
* I understand that there are rules that protect certain records under s. 278.1 to 278.91 of the ''Criminal Code'' for which I have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
* I understand that I do not need to consent to the disclosure of the records. However, the accused has the right to bring an application to order the disclosure of these records.
* I understand that by disclosing these records, they will no longer be private and may be tendered before a court in the course of a trial.

; Legal Advice (Check one)
* {{Box}} I have received independent legal advice
* {{Box}} I have declined to receive independent legal advice

; Consent
* I ______________________ consent to these records being disclosed by the Prosecuting Crown to the accused and his/her counsel for the purpose of preparing for criminal proceedings against _________________ (accused name).


<span style="display:inline-block; width: 300px;"></span>_____________________________ <br>
<span style="display:inline-block; width: 300px;"></span>Protected Party<br><br>
<span style="display:inline-block; width: 300px;"></span>_____________________________ <br>
<span style="display:inline-block; width: 300px;"></span>Signature<br><br>
<span style="display:inline-block; width: 300px;"></span>_____________________________ <br>
<span style="display:inline-block; width: 300px;"></span>Date

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