Does the term “Arraignment” apply to CANADIAN Law?
A show cause hearing is when the accused has been arrested and not released from Police custody. They have to be brought before a Judge within 24 hours to determine if they will be released. If the Crown is requesting the accused by held for remand (stay in jail until his trial), a show cause hearing will be held (ie, the Crown has to “show cause” why the accused should be held. Depending on how busy the Crown and courts are or if the crown and defense are prepared to go ahead, it can be that day or the Judge can set it over a couple of days. The accused will remain in Jail until his show cause hearing. The Crown will sometimes ask the victim to attend the show cause hearing. If so, you can absolutely attend with your son. You can go anyway. Talk to the Crown that day and address your concerns. It may go a little ways in convincing them to hold. The accused will also plea that day. Arraignment is the same as in the US. It will occur during the first appearance in court. The Police shou
