This interactive training session will explore critically important topics within a major case management framework. Benefit from a deep dive into key issues, along with real-world takeaways. Topics will include:

Part I: Production Orders and Search Warrants

• The scope of the expectation of privacy for search and seizure
• Clarifying electronic search requirements for searches of items such as smartphones and computers that have been lawfully seized (R. v. Vu (2009), R. v. Fearon (2014))
• Production orders and making third-party requests for information, as it relates to subscriber account information, with a look at R. v. Spencer (2014) and R v Bykovets (heard in January 2023)
• Learn practical tips regarding search and seizure

Part II: Detention Orders

• A close look at how Detention Orders are being more strictly enforced under section 490 of the Criminal Code
• Discover key trends in Charter challenges surrounding section 490 orders
• Applying the legal requirements for police to keep detained items, with a focus on more than 90 days

Part III: Bill S-4

• Clarifying the changes to Criminal Code procedures for obtaining judicial authorizations through phone (old telewarrants) and the new notice requirements
• Updated procedures for production orders and tracking device orders
• Examining a judge’s new power to order fingerprints as part of prisoner release
• Exploring the approved delivery of virtual court procedures