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Frequently Asked Questions
If you are going to deal with the CETM, it’s important to understand how this tribunal works — including its specific terminology, participants, procedures, and rules.
The following series of videos may have the answers to your questions.
The hearing before the CETM
Who are the parties at the hearing?
1 min 15 sec
What is an interested party?
1 min 02 sec
What does it mean to have victim status?
1 min 25sec
What can I do if I haven’t heard from the CETM?
48 sec
Can I reuse my victim impact statement from the trial?
38 sec
What does public safety mean?
1 min 10 sec
Why does the accused have a right to less restrictive measures?
57 sec
What should I avoid writing in my victim impact statement?
49 sec
How do I get ready for a hearing?
1 min 53 sec
How can I deal with a decision that’s hard to accept?
1 min 9 sec
Why does it matter to know my rights?
1 min 22 sec
Detaining the accused in a designated hospital
What happens when an accused person breaches their conditions?
2 min 48 sec
Is it possible to talk to the treatment team?
2 min 43 sec
Why are community outings allowed?
2 min 10 sec
How is it determined whether or not the person poses a risk?
2 min 15 sec
Does being found not criminally responsible mean avoiding justice?
1 min 8 sec
Can I get information from the treatment team without the accused’s consent?
2 min 1 sec
How can I support a loved one after their release?
2 min 7 sec
Your needs and your safety
I feel guilty. How can I deal with that feeling?
1 min 27 sec
How can I cope while waiting for the trial of someone unfit?
1 min 29 sec
What are support services for?
1 min 33 sec
How do I handle it if I need to report a loved one?
1 min 34 sec
What is the CAVAC?
1 min 10 sec
