Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:View

• 652 (1) The judge may, where it appears to be in the interests of justice, at any time after the jury has been sworn and before it gives its verdict, direct the jury to have a view of any place, thing or person, and shall give directions respecting the manner in which, and the persons by whom, the place, thing or person shall be shown to the jury, and may for that purpose adjourn the trial.

• Marginal note:Directions to prevent communication

  (2) Where a view is ordered under subsection (1), the judge shall give any directions that he considers necessary for the purpose of preventing undue communication by any person with members of the jury, but failure to comply with any directions given under this subsection does not affect the validity of the proceedings.

• Marginal note:Who shall attend

  (3) Where a view is ordered under subsection (1), the accused and the judge shall attend.