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Criminal Code

Version of section 743.21 from 2008-10-01 to 2018-12-12:


Marginal note:Non-communication order

  •  (1) The sentencing judge may issue an order prohibiting the offender from communicating, directly or indirectly, with any victim, witness or other person identified in the order during the custodial period of the sentence, except in accordance with any conditions specified in the order that the sentencing judge considers necessary.

  • Marginal note:Failure to comply with order

    (2) Every person who fails, without lawful excuse, the proof of which lies on that person, to comply with the order

    • (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years; or

    • (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding eighteen months.

  • 2008, c. 18, s. 42

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