Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Obligations of court

• 734.2 (1) A court that makes an order under section 734.1 shall

  • (a) cause a copy of the order to be given to the offender;

  • (b) explain the substance of sections 734 to 734.8 and 736 to the offender;

  • (c) cause an explanation to be given to the offender of the procedure for applying under section 734.3 for a change to the optional conditions and of any available fine option programs referred to in section 736 as well as the procedure to apply for admission to them; and

  • (d) take reasonable measures to ensure that the offender understands the order and the explanations.

• Marginal note:For greater certainty

  (2) For greater certainty, a failure to comply with subsection (1) does not affect the validity of the order.