Criminal Code

Marginal note:Requirements relating to notice

• 490.018 (1) When a court or appeal court makes an order under section 490.012, it shall cause

  • (a) the order to be read by or to the person who is subject to it;

  • (b) a copy of the order to be given to that person;

  • (c) that person to be informed of sections 4 to 7.1 of the Sex Offender Information Registration Act, sections 490.031 and 490.0311 of this Act and section 119.1 of the National Defence Act; and

  • (d) a copy of the order to be sent to

    • (i) the Review Board that is responsible for making a disposition with respect to that person, if applicable,

    • (ii) the person in charge of the place in which that person is to serve the custodial portion of a sentence or is to be detained in custody as part of a disposition under Part XX.1, if applicable,

    • (iii) the police service whose member charged that person with the offence in connection with which the order is made, and

    • (iv) the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

• Marginal note:Endorsement

  (2) After paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) have been complied with, the person who is subject to the order shall endorse the order.

• Marginal note:Notice on disposition by Review Board

  (3) A Review Board shall cause a copy of the order to be given to the person who is subject to it when it directs

  • (a) under paragraph 672.54(a), that the person be discharged absolutely; or

  • (b) under paragraph 672.54(b), that the person be discharged subject to conditions, unless the conditions restrict the person’s liberty in a manner and to an extent that prevent them from complying with sections 4, 4.1, 4.3 and 6 of the Sex Offender Information Registration Act.

• Marginal note:Notice before release

  (4) The person in charge of the place in which the person is serving the custodial portion of a sentence, or is detained in custody, before their release or discharge shall give the person a copy of the order not earlier than 10 days before their release or discharge.