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==Notice==
==Notice==


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{{TITLE|NOTICE OF APPLICATION|(Pursuant to Section 276 of the ''Criminal Code'')}}
{{TITLE|NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADDUCE EVIDENCE OF COMPLAINANT'S SEXUAL ACTIVITY|(Pursuant to Section 276(2) of ''Criminal Code'')}}


{{WHEREAS Charges}}
{{WHEREAS Charges}}
{{WHEREAS Trial}}


'''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. 276 of the ''Criminal Code''.
'''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. 276 of the ''Criminal Code''.


'''THE APPLICANT RELIES ON THE FOLLOWING GROUNDS:'''
'''TAKE NOTICE''' that pursuant to the provisions of section 276(2) of the ''Criminal Code'' at the forthcoming trial upon these charges, the Crown will introduce evidence, the particulars are as follows:
# ______________________________________
# ______________________________________
# ______________________________________


# [give a narrative of the relevant portions of the offence that relates to the issue]
 
'''THE APPLICANT RELIES ON THE FOLLOW GROUNDS:'''
 
# [grounds consisting of reasons for granting the relief and alleged facts]
# ...
# ...
 
# Any additional grounds as counsel may advise and this Honourable Court may permit.
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:'''
'''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]
# [SET OUT documents and transcripts upon which the applicant relies upon; e.g affidavit, transcript, business records, oral evidence]
# ...
# Any additional evidence as counsel may advise and this Honourable Court may permit.


'''THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF:'''
'''THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF:'''
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In accordance with the appropriate Rules of Court,  
In accordance with the appropriate Rules of Court,  
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{{CounselAddress}}


{{DATED}}
{{DATED}}


<span style="display:inline-block; width: 300px;"></span>_____________________________<br>
{{CounselSignature}}
<span style="display:inline-block; width: 300px;"></span>[name of applicant]<br>


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

Revision as of 13:15, 25 April 2021

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Notice

Accused Application
Notice to Admit Evidence Under Section 276

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]




NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADDUCE EVIDENCE OF COMPLAINANT'S SEXUAL ACTIVITY
(Pursuant to Section 276(2) of Criminal Code)




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;

WHEREAS the trial for these outstanding charges is currently scheduled to begin before the [level of court] on [date] at [time].

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. 276 of the Criminal Code.

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of section 276(2) of the Criminal Code at the forthcoming trial upon these charges, the Crown will introduce evidence, the particulars are as follows:

  1. ______________________________________
  2. ______________________________________
  3. ______________________________________


THE APPLICANT RELIES ON THE FOLLOW GROUNDS:

  1. [grounds consisting of reasons for granting the relief and alleged facts]
  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 pursuant to s. 276 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,

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

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


_________________________________
[Counsel's name]
[Counsel's title]

TO: [Provincial/Federal Crown Attorney]

[Internal File Coding]

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Affidavit

AFFIDAVIT (S. 276)

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

IN THE [LEVEL OF COURT] OF [PROVINCE]

BETWEEN:

[ACCUSED NAME]

Applicant

– and –

HIS MAJESTY THE KING

Respondent




AFFIDAVIT OF [AFFIANT NAME]
'




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.
  2. ...

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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