Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Timing of order

• 487.053 (1) The court may make an order under section 487.051 authorizing the taking of samples of bodily substances when it imposes a sentence on a person, finds the person not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder or directs that they be discharged under section 730.

• Marginal note:Hearing

  (2) If the court does not consider the matter at that time, it

  • (a) shall, within 90 days after the day on which it imposes the sentence, makes the finding or directs that the person be discharged, set a date for a hearing to do so;

  • (b) retains jurisdiction over the matter; and

  • (c) may require the person to appear by closed-circuit television or videoconference, as long as the person is given the opportunity to communicate privately with counsel if they are represented by counsel.