FSC100H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Crown Attorney, Superior Court, Criminal Record
Document Summary
The courts: history and application of the law common/case law, testimony. Appointed by government in defence of suspect. Canadian law requires full disclosure of evidence. Crown must provide entire case to defence. Case reports (known as crown brief) is prepared by police investigators. The crown must disclose all materials information. Provides a base line and information on event. There for the purpose of refreshing your memory. Must be excluded from the body of the courts until they testify. Not permitted to discuss evidence or proceedings with other witnesses. Called in by baili attended to stand where directed by court reporter. Must be sworn in (bible or other book of worship) or a rmation. Permission must be granted by judge to refer to any written documentation. Name, current occupation, position or duties at time of event. Crown to ask questions rst (evidence in chief) Contains all the information about an individuals particular charges.
