Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Definitions

715.44 The following definitions apply in this Part.

alternative measures

alternative measures means measures other than judicial proceedings under this Act that are applicable in respect of a person who is 18 years of age or older and is alleged to have committed an offence. (mesures de rechange)

restorative justice

restorative justice, in respect of the criminal justice system, means an approach to justice that seeks to repair the harm caused by an offence to individuals and their relationships. (justice réparatrice)

restorative justice process

restorative justice process means a process that provides an opportunity for a person alleged to have committed an offence, an offender, a victim or members of a community, as the case may be, to communicate, directly or indirectly, about the causes, circumstances and impacts of an offence or alleged offence in order to seek a resolution to repair the harm caused. (processus de justice réparatrice)