"Serving Canadians" Distributed by the Government of Canada Depository Services Program Includes glossary

Introduction -- Investigating crime and laying criminal charges -- Arrest and release -- Bail hearings -- Protecting victims of crime -- A word about young offenders -- Going to court -- Going to trial -- Mentally disordered accused -- Appeals -- After sentencing -- Life sentences and Section 745.6 of the Criminal Code -- Canadian Statement of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime.

"All provinces and territories provide victim services and assistance. The police have information about available community services. This booklet is intended to complement these services by guiding victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system and helping them understand their role in it." - preface.

Text in English and French on inverted pages