Vol. 146, No. 5 — February 29, 2012
Form
FORM 18B: REPORT TO TRIAL COORDINATOR
TRIAL : R. v. ______________________________________________________
1. Counsel : Crown _____________________________________
Defence ______________________________________________
2. Judges who are unable to preside because of prior involvement in case, or conflict:
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3. Jury Trial Yes 
No
4. Challenge for Cause Yes No
5. Is a French-speaking judge required? Yes No
Is a French-speaking jury panel required? Yes No
6. Trial Date: _______________________________________________________
Should the motions dates be scheduled in advance of Jury selection: Yes No
If yes, suggested dates:_____________________________________________
7. Is the accused in custody: Yes No
8. Will there be an application to have the accused at the counsel table? Yes No
9. Special Needs:
a) Interpreters: Language(s) _______________________________________
Number of interpreters: _______________
Is the interpreter required for:
i) The accused Yes No
ii) Witnesses Yes No
Directions re accused/witnesses meeting before trial:
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b) Length of trial: __________________________________________________
c) Child friendly courtroom: Yes No
d) Special equipment required:
i) Elmo projector Yes No
ii) Television and VCR equipment Yes No
iii) Television and CD player Yes No
iv) Television and DVD player Yes No
v) Teleconference facilities Yes No
vi) Hearing devices Yes No
vii) Other _________________________________________________________
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10. Are religious books, other than the Bible, required for swearing witnesses:
Yes No
If yes, please specify: _________________________________________________________________
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11. Is a larger than normal jury panel required: Yes No
If yes, please specify number: _______________
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE
(ONTARIO)
REPORT TO TRIAL JUDGE
(Form 18-A2)
For Multiple Accused Cases
Pre-trial Judge: ________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________
Is a further pre-trial recommended? Yes No
Should a Rule 29 Case Supervision judge be appointed? Yes No
Should a S. 551.1 Case Management judge be appointed? Yes No
Regina v. (1) ________________________________________
(2) ________________________________________________
(3) ________________________________________________
(4) ________________________________________________
(5) ________________________________________________
(6) ________________________________________________
Summary of Charges:_______________________________________________
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Synopsis attached
Counsel: Crown - ___________________________________________________
Defence - (1) ____________________________________
(2) _____________________________________________
(3) _____________________________________________
(4) _____________________________________________
(5) _____________________________________________
(6) _____________________________________________
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In providing times estimates, Pre-trial judges must include time for the trial judge to prepare rulings on applications.
1. Chronology:
a) Date(s) of Offence(s): ________________________________
b) Date of Arrest: _____________________________________
c) Date of Committal for Trial: __________________________
d) Date Indictment filed: _______________________________
2. Form of Judicial Interim Release
a) Is the accused detained in custody on this/these charges? Yes No
b) Is the accused detained in custody on any other charges? Yes No
3. Preliminary Inquiry: Length: ___________________________________ Waived
Discovery: Length: _________________________________________________________________
Transcript(s): Available: _________________________________
Date Ordered: ____________________________________________
4. Disclosure: Complete: Yes No
a) Outstanding Issues: ________________________________________________
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b) How outstanding issues to be addressed:
(1) _________________________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________________________
(3) _________________________________________________________________
(4) _________________________________________________________________
(5) _________________________________________________________________
(6) _________________________________________________________________
5. Mode of Trial: Current Election: Judge and jury Judge alone
a) Will there be a re-election to be tried by: Judge and jury Judge alone
b) Is there any prospect of a re-election? Yes No
c) Will the Crown consent? Yes No
d) Additional comments regarding re-elections:
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e) Challenge for Cause: Yes No
(i) Parks Yes No
(ii) Publicity Yes No
(iii) Other, please specify: _________________________________________
(iv) Will there be an application by the accused under s. 640 (2.1) ordering the exclusion of all sworn and unsworn jurors until the jury is selected, and that the same two triers be used for all challenges? Yes No
(v) Will there be an application by the accused for any other form of exclusion order, or in relation to the triers, not relying on s. 640 (2.1)? Yes No
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(vi) Does the Crown consent to the application noted above?
Crown: Yes No
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(vii) Will there be an application for the judge to direct that 13 or 14 jurors be sworn pursuant to s. 631(2.2)?
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Crown: Yes No
Defence: Yes No
Does the other party consent to the order? Yes No
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(viii) Will there be a request under s. 631(3.1) for the judge to order the names and numbers of jury panel members to be called out in court?
Crown: Yes No
Defence: Yes No
f) Does the accused have or seek an order under s. 530 that his/her trial be held in French or as a bilingual trial? Yes No
g) Does the Crown oppose the order(s)? Yes No
h) If opposed, how does the defence intend to establish the evidentiary basis for the application(s)?
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i) Does the Crown oppose the proposed method of introducing the evidence?
Yes No
j) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for application:
Evidence ____________________________ Argument ________________________
k) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
(1)_________________________________________________________________
(2)_________________________________________________________________
(3)_________________________________________________________________
(4)_________________________________________________________________
(5)_________________________________________________________________
(6)_________________________________________________________________
6. Pre-trial Motions on the Indictment N/A
a) Quash committal for trial Yes No
b) Quash indictment Yes No
c) Quash a count(s) in indictment:
i) relying on s. 581(1) Yes No
ii) relying on s. 581(3) Yes No
d) Sever count(s) in indictment Yes No
e) Sever accused Yes No
f) Particulars Yes No
g) Change of venue Yes No
h) Amendment(s) Yes No
i) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
(1)_________________________________________________________________
(2)_________________________________________________________________
(3)_________________________________________________________________
(4)_________________________________________________________________
(5)_________________________________________________________________
(6)_________________________________________________________________
Crown Pre-trial motions
7. Statements of the Accused N/A
a) Is the Crown seeking to obtain rulings as to the admissibility of Statements to Persons in authority? Yes No
b) Brief summary of important contents of the statement(s):
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c) Is the Crown seeking to introduce the statement? Yes No
d) Is the Crown seeking only a ruling as to admissibility? Yes No
e) Does the defence dispute admissibility? Yes No
f) Brief summary of defence position:
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g) Form of statement: Oral Written Audiotaped Videotaped
h) If the statement is audio or video taped, is there a transcript? Yes No
i) If no transcript is available, will the Crown provide one in advance of trial? Yes No
j) Date to be made available: ________________________________________
k) Length of statement(s) (minutes/hours for audio/videos to be played, and/or transcript length, if applicable): _______________________________________________
l) Voir dire required Yes No
m) Voir dire issues: recipient as a person in authority Yes No
Voluntariness Yes No
s. 10 (a) Yes No
s. 10 (b) Yes No
s. 7 Yes No
n) Number of witnesses to be called on voir dire:
Crown ______________________________________________
Defence _____________________________________________
o) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
p) If there is more than one issue, do counsel agree that a blended voir dire is appropriate? Yes No
Comments: ________________________________________________________
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q) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
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(1)______________________________________________________________
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(2)______________________________________________________________
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8. Other Disreputable Conduct Evidence, including Similar Fact N/A
a) Is the Crown seeking to introduce prior disreputable conduct evidence, relying on incidents not covered by the indictment? Yes No
b) Nature of Evidence: _______________________________________________
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c) Does the Crown seek to have admissibility determined in pre-trial motion?
Yes No
d) If the Crown does not seek to obtain a ruling before trial starts, when does the Crown wish to have the voir dire? _________________________________________________________________
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e) Does the defence dispute admissibility? Yes No
f) How does the Crown propose to introduce the evidence on the voir dire?
(i) Viva voce evidence Yes No
(ii) Agreed Statement of facts Yes No
(iii) Witness statements Yes No
(iv) Transcripts Yes No
g) Does the defence consent to the manner in which the Crown seeks to introduce the evidence on the voir dire? Yes No
h) Comments: _____________________________________________________
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i) Is the Crown seeking to rely on disreputable conduct evidence, relying on the counts in the indictment? Yes No
j) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
k) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date: _________________________________________________________________
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9. Hearsay Evidence N/A
a) Does the Crown seek to introduce any evidence relying upon a common law exception to the hearsay rule? Yes No
b) If yes, what is the nature of the evidence? _____________________________
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c) What is the common law exception upon which the Crown relies? (i.e. dying declaration, spontaneous exclamation, declarations in furtherance of common unlawful design):
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d) Does the defence contest admissibility? Yes No
e) How does the Crown propose to introduce the evidence on the voir dire?
(i) Viva voce evidence Yes No
(ii) Agreed Statement of facts Yes No
(iii) Witness statements Yes No
(iv) Transcripts Yes No
f) Does the defence consent to the manner in which the Crown seeks to introduce the evidence on the voir dire? Yes No
g) Comments: _______________________________________________________
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h) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
Principled Exception to the Hearsay Rule N/A
a) Does the Crown seek to introduce any evidence relying upon the principled exception to the hearsay rule? Yes No
b) If so, what is the nature of the evidence? _____________________________
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c) Does the defence contest admissibility? Yes No
d) Contested issues: necessity Yes No
reliability Yes No
prejudicial effect/probative value Yes No
e) How does the Crown propose to introduce the evidence on the voir dire?
(i) Viva voce evidence Yes No
(ii) Agreed Statement of facts Yes No
(iii) Witness statements Yes No
(iv) Transcripts Yes No
f) Does the defence consent to the manner in which the Crown seeks to introduce the evidence on the voir dire? Yes No
g) Comments: _____________________________________________________
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h) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ____________________________ Argument __________________________
i) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date: _________________________________________________________________
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10. After the Fact Conduct Evidence N/A
a) Will the Crown be seeking to tender any evidence of after the fact conduct by the accused? Yes No
b) If so, what is the nature of the evidence? ______________________________
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c) Does the defence contest admissibility? Yes No
d) How does the Crown propose to introduce the evidence on the voir dire?
(i) Viva voce evidence Yes No
(ii) Agreed Statement of facts Yes No
(iii) Witness statements Yes No
(iv) Transcripts Yes No
e) Does the defence consent to the manner in which the Crown seeks to introduce the evidence on the voir dire? Yes No
f) Comments: ______________________________________________________
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g) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ____________________________ Argument _________________________
h) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
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(1) _______________________________________________________________
(2) _______________________________________________________________
(3) _______________________________________________________________
(4) _______________________________________________________________
(5) _______________________________________________________________
(6) _______________________________________________________________
11. Intercepted Private Communications N/A
a) Does the Crown seek to introduce wiretap evidence? Yes No
b) Brief overview of evidence: _________________________________________
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c) Does the defence require a voir dire to determine admissibility? Yes No
d) Brief overview of defence position: ___________________________________
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e) Authorization: consent, s. 184.2 Authorization, s. 186 Other
f) Issue to be litigated: facial validity Sub-facial validity Other
g) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ____________________________ Argument __________________________
h) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
(1) _________________________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________________________
(3) _________________________________________________________________
(4) _________________________________________________________________
(5) _________________________________________________________________
(6) _________________________________________________________________
12. Other legal issues requiring rulings anticipated by Crown: N/A
a)_________________________________________________________________
b)_________________________________________________________________
c)_________________________________________________________________
d) Does defence contest admissibility?
a) Yes No
b) Yes No
c) Yes No
e) Pre-trial judge’s time estimates:
a) Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
b) Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
c) Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
f) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
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13. Competency of Witnesses N/A
a) Does the Crown/defence intend to call any witness who is under the age of 14?
Yes No
b) Does the Crown/defence intend to challenge the capacity of any witness on the basis of mental capacity? Yes No
c) Name of witness, and basis of challenge: ______________________________
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d) Defence position: _________________________________________________
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e) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
f) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis:
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14. Manner in which evidence is to be introduced N/A
a) Does the Crown or defence seek to have any witness evidence introduced?:
i) by video link, pursuant to s. 714.1 or 714.2? Yes No
ii) by reading in evidence previously taken pursuant to s. 715? Yes No
iii) by videotaped evidence, pursuant to s. 715.1? Yes No
iv) by closed circuit link or behind a screen, pursuant to s. 486.2? Yes No
v) other means? Details: _________________________________________
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b) Does the opposing party consent to the admissibility of the evidence in the manner proposed? Yes No
c) Will the Crown or any witness apply for an order pursuant to s.486, appointing counsel to cross-examine the witness, if the accused is not represented by counsel? Yes No
d) Does the accused oppose the making of the order? Yes No
e) If manner of introducing evidence on order is contested, pre-trial judge’s estimated time for:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
f) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis:
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15. Support Person N/A
a) Will any Crown witness require a support person, pursuant to s. 486.1(1)?
Yes No
b) Details: _________________________________________________________
c) Will any Crown witness require a support person, pursuant to s. 486.1(2)?
Yes No
d) Details: _________________________________________________________
e) Does the defence oppose the order? Yes No
f) If opposed, pre-trial judge’s estimated time for:
Evidence __________________________ Argument _________________________
g) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis:
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16. Publication Bans/Deferred Publication Orders N/A
a) Does the Crown seek an order pursuant to s. 486.4 or 486.5, banning the publication of the complainant’s identity? Yes No
b) Does the defence oppose the order? Yes No
c) Does either party seek other publication bans or deferred publication orders?
Crown Yes No
Defence Yes No
d) If yes, provide details of order sought, media to be notified, timing of hearing, time estimate for hearing: _________________________________________________________________
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e) Does the other party oppose the application? Yes No
f) Pre-trial judge’s time estimates, if application to be contested:
Evidence ___________________ Argument ____________________
g) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis:
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17. Privilege Issues N/A
a) Will the Crown be raising issues of privilege? Yes No
b) Will the defence be raising issues of privilege? Yes No
c) Nature of evidence and issue of privilege: ______________________________
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d) Basis upon which the party seeking admission rely: ______________________
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e) How does the party claiming privilege seek to introduce the evidence on the voir dire?
(i) Viva voce evidence Yes No
(ii) Agreed Statements of Fact Yes No
(iii) Witness statements Yes No
(iv) Transcripts Yes No
f) Does the other party consent to the manner in which the evidence will be introduced on the voir dire? Yes No
g) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
h) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
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Defence Pre-trial Applications
18 Challenge to Legislation: N/A
a) Specifics of challenge:
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b) Does the Crown oppose the application? Yes No
c) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
d) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis:
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19. Applications to Stay Proceedings based upon: N/A
a) Abuse of Process
b) Charter breach, s. 7
c) Charter breach, s. 11(b)
d) Entrapment (after finding of guilt)
e) Other
f) Overview of Defence position: _______________________________________
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g) Overview of Crown position: ________________________________________
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h) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for application:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument _________________________
i) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
(1) ______________________________________________________________
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(2) ______________________________________________________________
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20. Applications to Exclude Evidence other than a statement based upon s. 24(2) alleging breaches of: N/A
a) s. 7
s. 8 : warrantless search search warrant order authorization
Issue: facial validity sub-facial validity execution
Other: ______________________________________________________________
s. 9
Other: ______________________________________________________________
b) Defence position(s) re. nature of breach and evidence sought to be excluded:
i) Appl. #1: _________________________________________________________________
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ii) Appl. #2: _________________________________________________________________
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iii) Appl. #3: _________________________________________________________________
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c) Crown’s position(s) re. nature of breach and evidence sought to be excluded:
i) Appl. #1: _______________________________________________________
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ii) Appl. #2: _______________________________________________________
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iii) Appl. #3: _______________________________________________________
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d) Do all counsel agree the applications can be heard in a combined voir dire? Yes No
Comments: ________________________________________________________
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e) Pre-trial judge’s time estimates:
Appl. #1: Evidence _______________ Argument ________________
Appl. #2: Evidence _______________ Argument ________________
Appl. #3: Evidence _______________ Argument ________________
f) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
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(2) ______________________________________________________________
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21. Third Party Records Applications: N/A
By Defence: Yes No
By Crown: Yes No
a) Relying upon: Mills, s. 278.2 Yes No O’Connor Yes No
b) Nature of Records: ________________________________________________
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c) Position of other party: ____________________________________________
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d) Should the application be heard in advance of the trial date? Yes No
Comments: ________________________________________________________
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e) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for application:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument _________________________
f) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
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22. Evidence of the Complainant’s Prior Sexual Activity – s. 276 N/A
a) Brief outline of evidence: ___________________________________________
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b) Does the Crown contest admissibility? Yes No
c) How does defence propose to introduce evidence on voir dire?
(i) viva voce evidence Yes No
(ii) agreed statements of facts Yes No
(iii) witness statement Yes No
(iv) other _______________________________________________________
d) Does the Crown consent to the manner in which evidence is proposed to be called?
Yes No
e) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
f) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
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23. Evidence of Other Suspects N/A
a) Nature of Evidence: _______________________________________________
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b) Does the Crown contest admissibility? Yes No
c) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
d) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
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24. Character of Victim N/A
a) Nature of Evidence: _______________________________________________
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b) Does the Crown contest admissibility? Yes No
c) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
d) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis:
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(2) ______________________________________________________________
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(5) ______________________________________________________________
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25. Other legal issues defence counsel anticipate will arise: N/A
a) _________________________________________________________________
b) _________________________________________________________________
c) _________________________________________________________________
d) Does Crown contest admissibility?
i) Yes No
ii) Yes No
iii) Yes No
e) Pre-trial judge’s time estimates:
i) Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
ii) Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
iii) Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
f) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
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(1) ______________________________________________________________
(2) ______________________________________________________________
(3) ______________________________________________________________
(4) ______________________________________________________________
(5) ______________________________________________________________
(6) ______________________________________________________________
26. Expert Witnesses N/A
26.1 Crown Witnesses
a) Does the Crown intend to call expert witnesses? Yes No
b) Field(s) of expertise: ______________________________________________
c) Issues upon which the evidence will be introduced: ______________________
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d) Does the defence contest the admissibility of the expert evidence? Yes No
e) Basis upon which admissibility of evidence contested:
legal relevance
logical relevance
necessity in assisting trier of fact
absence of an exclusionary rule
expert’s qualifications
f) Comments: ______________________________________________________
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g) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
h) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
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(1) ______________________________________________________________
(2) ______________________________________________________________
(3) ______________________________________________________________
(4) ______________________________________________________________
(5) ______________________________________________________________
(6) ______________________________________________________________
26.2 Defence Witnesses N/A
a) Does the defence intend to call expert witnesses? Yes No
b) Field of expertise: ________________________________________________
c) Issues upon which the evidence will be introduced: ______________________
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d) Does the Crown contest the admissibility of the expert evidence? Yes No
e) Basis upon which admissibility of evidence contested:
legal relevance
logical relevance
necessity in assisting trier of fact
absence of an exclusionary rule
expert’s qualifications
f) Comments: ______________________________________________________
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g) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
h) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis, including whether applications(s) should be heard before the trial date:
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(1) ______________________________________________________________
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(5) ______________________________________________________________
(6) ______________________________________________________________
27. Position of Accused in Court
a) Will there be an application to have the accused sit at counsel table? Yes No
b) Does the Crown consent? Yes No
c) If opposed, pre-trial judge’s estimated time for:
Evidence __________________________ Argument _________________________
d) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidence to be called:
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(1) ______________________________________________________________
(2) ______________________________________________________________
(3) ______________________________________________________________
(4) ______________________________________________________________
(5) ______________________________________________________________
(6) ______________________________________________________________
28. Absence of Accused from Court N/A
a) Will there be an application for the accused to be absent from the trial, pursuant to s. 650(2)? Yes No
b) If yes, what is the basis for the application? ____________________________
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c) Does the Crown consent? Yes No
d) Comments: _____________________________________________________
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29. Position of the Parties
a) Have the positions of counsel changed from those expressed on their pre-trial forms?
Yes No
b) If so, provide details: _____________________________________________
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c) Pre-trial judge’s comments:
(1) _________________________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________________________
(3) _________________________________________________________________
(4) _________________________________________________________________
(5) _________________________________________________________________
(6) _________________________________________________________________
30. Fitness to Stand Trial N/A
a) Will the Crown raise the issue of the accused’s fitness to stand trial? Yes No
b) Will the defence raise the issue of the accused’s fitness to stand trial? Yes No
c) If raised, will the application be opposed? Yes No
d) Pre-trial judge’s time estimate for voir dire:
Evidence ___________________________ Argument ________________________
e) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements and evidentiary basis:
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31. Interpreters N/A
a) Does the accused require an interpreter? Yes No
b) If yes, for which language(s)? _______________________________________
c) Do any Crown witnesses require an interpreter? Yes No
d) Do any defence witnesses require an interpreter? Yes No
e) If yes, for which language(s)? ________________________________________
f) Should two interpreters be required? Yes No
g) Comments: _____________________________________________________
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(1) ______________________________________________________________
(2) ______________________________________________________________
(3) ______________________________________________________________
(4) ______________________________________________________________
(5) ______________________________________________________________
(6) ______________________________________________________________
32. Additional Courtroom Equipment required N/A
a) Elmo projector Yes No
b) Television and VCR Yes No
c) Television and CD player Yes No
d) Television and DVD player Yes No
e) Hearing devices Yes No
f) Teleconference facilities Yes No
g) Other ____________________________________________________________
33. Courtroom Security Issues N/A
a) Does any party believe that increased courtroom security issues are raised in this case?
Yes No
b) Details: ________________________________________________________
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c) Comments: _________________________________________________________________
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34. Other Potential Legal Issues N/A
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(1) ______________________________________________________________
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(2) ______________________________________________________________
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(3) ______________________________________________________________
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(4) ______________________________________________________________
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(5) ______________________________________________________________
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(6) ______________________________________________________________
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35. Is it reasonably anticipated that any of the following defences/triable issues will be raised?
Accident
Alibis
Automatism
Causation
Compulsion
Consent
Defence of property
Did the alleged event occur?
Diminished capacity
Duress
Entrapment
“Evidence to the contrary”
Honest, but mistaken belief in consent
Identity
Intoxication
Drugs
Alcohol
Knowledge
Necessity
Not criminally responsible
Possession
Was the possession for the purpose of trafficking?
Provocation
Self-defence
(a) Pre-trial judge’s summary of key issues on applications and at trial:
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(2) _______________________________________________________________
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36. Non-contentious Issues –
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Identity of the accused |
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Continuity of exhibits |
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Medical Evidence |
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Ownership |
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Value of Property |
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Accused as Driver |
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Death/injuries caused by accused |
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Expert’s report |
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Photographs |
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(1) ______________________________________________________________
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(2) ______________________________________________________________
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(3) ______________________________________________________________
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(5) ______________________________________________________________
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(6) ______________________________________________________________
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37. Other factual, evidentiary or legal admissions agreed upon by defence: N/A
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(1) _______________________________________________________________
(2) _______________________________________________________________
(3) _______________________________________________________________
(4) _______________________________________________________________
(5) _______________________________________________________________
(6) _______________________________________________________________
38. Affidavit Evidence N/A
a) Does the Crown intend to file affidavit evidence? Yes No
b) If so, please specify: ______________________________________________
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c) Will the defence seek leave to have the witness testify? Yes No
d) Pre-trial judge’s Directions and Recommendations re. timing of application(s), filing requirements, evidentiary basis and time estimates:
_________________________________________________________________
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39. Positions of Parties
a) Upon what evidentiary basis does the Crown seek to establish liability for each accused?
(1) _________________________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________________________
(3) _________________________________________________________________
(4) _________________________________________________________________
(5) _________________________________________________________________
(6) _________________________________________________________________
b) Upon which section(s) of the Criminal Code does the Crown rely to establish the liability of each accused?
(1) _________________________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________________________
(3) _________________________________________________________________
(4) _________________________________________________________________
(5) _________________________________________________________________
(6) _________________________________________________________________
c) Included offences?
(1) _________________________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________________________
(3) _________________________________________________________________
(4) _________________________________________________________________
(5) _________________________________________________________________
(6) _________________________________________________________________
d) What is the position of the defence?
(1) _________________________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________________________
(3) _________________________________________________________________
(4) _________________________________________________________________
(5) _________________________________________________________________
(6) _________________________________________________________________
40. a) Will there be an application for the appointment of a Case Management Judge pursuant to s. 551.1?
By the Crown: Yes No
By the Defence Yes No
Does the other party consent? Yes No
(1) _________________________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________________________
(3) _________________________________________________________________
(4) _________________________________________________________________
(5) _________________________________________________________________
(6) _________________________________________________________________
b) Will there be an application for an order for a joint hearing of issues in common from separate prosecutions, pursuant to s. 551.7?
By the Crown: Yes No
By the Defence Yes No
(1) _________________________________________________________________
(2) _________________________________________________________________
(3) _________________________________________________________________
(4) _________________________________________________________________
(5) _________________________________________________________________
(6) _________________________________________________________________
41. Pre-trial judge’s time estimates
d) Estimated time for applications: _______________________________________
e) Estimated time for trial: _____________________________________________
f) Comments: ______________________________________________________
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42. Additional Comments by pre-trial judge (including order and timing of pre-trial applications): _________________________________________________________________
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43. Items to be addressed at next pre-trial, or by Case Management judge:
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Accused: _________________________________________________________
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Pre-trial judge’s notes re. Resolution discussions:
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REPORT TO TRIAL COORDINATOR
TRIAL : R. v. ______________________________________________________
1. Counsel : Crown __________________ Defence _______________________
2. Judges who are unable to preside because of prior involvement in case, or conflict:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
3. Jury Trial Yes No
4. Challenge for Cause Yes No
5. Is a French-speaking judge required? Yes No
Is a French-speaking jury panel required? Yes No
6. Trial Date: ___________________________________________________
Should the motions dates be scheduled in advance of Jury selection: Yes No
If yes, suggested dates:______________________________________________
7. Is the accused in custody: Yes No
8. Will there be an application to have the accused at the counsel table? Yes No
9. Special Needs:
a) Interpreters: Language(s) ________________________________________
Number of interpreters:____________________________________________
Is the interpreter required for:
i) The accused Yes No
ii) Witnesses Yes No
Directions re accused/witnesses meeting before trial:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
b) Length of trial: ___________________________________________________
c) Child friendly courtroom: Yes No
d) Special equipment required:
i) Elmo projector Yes No
ii) Television and VCR equipment Yes No
iii) Television and CD player Yes No
iv) Television and DVD player Yes No
v) Teleconference facilities Yes No
vi) Hearing devices Yes No
vii) Other ______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
10. Are religious books, other than the Bible, required for swearing witnesses:
Yes No
If yes, please specify: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
11. Is a larger than normal jury panel required: Yes No
If yes, please specify number: _________________________________________