Annex J: Form and Sample of Account in Writing
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This publication has not yet been updated to reflect the legislative amendments resulting from the Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act, SC 2013, c 24, which came into force on 1 September 2018.
To: [officer or non-commissioned member i/c guard or guard-room]
Sgt B.A. Smith
[service number, rank (if applicable) and name of person arrested]
D12 234 678 Pte B. Brown
was arrested by me at [time] 2030 on [date] 18 July 06 and is committed by me to your custody at [time] 2045 on [date] 18 July 06 for the following reasons:
While intoxicated he struck Cpl R. Butler, a superior officer in the Junior Ranks Mess this evening at 2015 hours.
At [time] 2035 on [date] 18 July 06 I determined that the arrested person should be retained in custody having regard to all the circumstances, including those set out in article 105.12 (Release of Arrested Person Unless Conditions for Retention in Custody Are Met) of the Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Canadian Forces, specifically because: [see Note]
Pte Brown was still under the influence of alcohol. He remained belligerent, and I was concerned that he would repeat the offence.
Time of Delivery of account in writing: 2045 hours
Date: 18 July 06
[officer or non-commissioned member committing the arrested person, name, appointment and unit]
(signed) J.P. Robert, MCpl, Duty Corporal, 3 RCR
Alert: Provide Accurate Information
As this account in writing may be the only information available at the time the decision to retain the arrested person in custody is reviewed, these reasons should be given in as much detail as possible having regard to the circumstances, including those set out in paragraph (1) of article 105.12 (Release of Arrested Person Unless Conditions Necessary For Retention in Custody Are Met) of the Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Canadian Forces.
AL 2-99
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