Conditions imposed on the accused

Whether the accused is released or detained, they may have certain conditions to respect. These conditions take public safety—including yours—into consideration. In fact, public protection is the main factor taken into account by the CETM in making its decision. The judges also consider the mental state of the accused, as well as their social rehabilitation and other needs.

As a victim, you have the right to be informed of these conditions, but not all of them. The CETM is required to send you only the information that directly concerns you. All the rest will be redacted (obscured or removed).

Possible conditions

There are several conditions that can be imposed on the accused. A few examples:

• not to visit your home or place of work/study
• not to be in your physical presence
• not to communicate directly or indirectly—i.e., through another person—with you
• to live somewhere that is known and approved by the treatment team
• to continue medical treatments, with their consent
• to comply with the recommendations of the treatment team
• not to use drugs, including cannabis
• not to possess weapons.

Failure to comply with a condition

Has the accused contacted you? Come to your home? If they were prohibited from doing so or if you fear for your safety, do not hesitate to contact the police.

• In case of an emergency, call 911.
• If the situation is not an emergency, call your local police department.

If a failure to comply with conditions does not require police intervention, you can notify the person in charge of the file at the designated hospital.

Are you reluctant to report the situation?

Notifying the authorities of a failure to comply with conditions is often in the interest of the accused. They may need treatment.