Precedent - Forfeiture Under 164.2

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Notice

Notice to Tender Expert Evidence
C A N A D A File# ________________ PROVINCE OF [PROVINCE] COUNTY OF [COUNTY] IN THE [SUPERIOR/SUPREME] COURT OF [PROVINCE] IN THE MATTER OF an Application by the Attorney General of [province] for an Order pursuant to section 164.2 of the Criminal Code, ordering that property seized by [police force] from [location or person] on [date] at [address] be forfeited to Her Majesty the Queen in Right of [province] BETWEEN: HIS MAJESTY THE KING Applicant – and – [ACCUSED NAME] Respondent NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FORFEIT CERTAIN FIREARMS *(Section 117.05 of the 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; TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to section 164.2 of the Criminal Code the Crown seeks an order of forfeiture of the following items (the "Firearms"): [list of firearms] 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. 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] ... Any additional evidence as counsel may advise and this Honourable Court may permit. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF: An Order for [describe the type of order and terms of the order] 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] [Internal File Coding]

Affidavit

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 [AFFIANT NAME]

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

I am the [relationship to case] herein and have personal knowledge of the matters and facts herein deposed to, except where stated to be based on information and belief, in which case I do 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]

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) [Affiant Name]
) [Affiant title]
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Order

C A N A D A File# ________________

PROVINCE OF [PROVINCE]
COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

IN THE [SUPERIOR/SUPREME] COURT OF [PROVINCE]

IN THE MATTER OF an Application by the Attorney General of [province] for an Order pursuant to section 164.2 of the Criminal Code, ordering that property seized by [police force] from [location or person] on [date] at [address] be forfeited to Her Majesty the Queen in Right of [province]

BETWEEN:

HIS MAJESTY THE KING

Applicant

– and –

[ACCUSED NAME]

Respondent

ORDER OF FORFEITURE
(Pursuant to s. 164.2 of the Criminal Code)

BEFORE THE HONOURABLE Justice [name of judge] at [city], [province].

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

AND WHEREAS the accused, [accused name], has pleaded or been found guilty of one or more charges that include offences contrary to section(s) [list sections that are eligible under s. 164.2] of the Criminal Code;

AND WHEREAS the following items ("the Property") were seized by [police force] from [location or person] on [date] at [address]:

1. [list items of property]

2. ...

UPON the Application of Crown counsel for an order pursuant to section 164.2 of the Criminal Code;

AND UPON HEARING from Crown counsel and counsel for the accused;

AND UPON BEING SATISFIED THAT there are no other persons who are lawfully entitled to the Property;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the Property is hereby forfeited to Her Majesty the Queen in Right of [Province] pursuant to section 164.2 of the Criminal Code to be disposed of as the Attorney General of [province] directs or otherwise dealt with in accordance with the law.

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

_____________________________
[name of title and justice]

TO:	[parties requiring notice] [contact info]
AND TO:	[other necessary parties] [contact info]
cc.	[other party where notice not legally required such as co-counsel, etc.]

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