Bill C-207 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report)
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
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This bill amends the Criminal Code to require pre-sentence reports to include information on an offender's relevant mental condition and available mental health supports.
Bill C-207 proposes to change the Criminal Code to ensure that pre-sentence reports include information about an offender's mental condition if it is relevant to sentencing. It also requires that any available mental health services or support for the offender be included in the report.
- Amends the Criminal Code to add a requirement for pre-sentence reports.
- Requires pre-sentence reports to include details about an offender's mental condition when it is relevant to sentencing.
- Requires pre-sentence reports to include information on any mental health services or support available to the offender.
- Individuals facing sentencing for criminal offences.
- Courts and judges responsible for sentencing.
- Individuals preparing pre-sentence reports (e.g., probation officers).
- An obligation for pre-sentence reports to include information on an offender's relevant mental condition.
- An obligation for pre-sentence reports to include information on available mental health services or support for the offender.
- The bill was given first reading on February 19, 2020.
- The bill does not specify who is responsible for obtaining or providing the information on mental condition or available services.
- The bill does not specify the format or depth of the information required regarding the mental condition or services.
- The bill does not specify the timing for when these reports must be prepared or submitted, beyond the general context of sentencing.
Requires that pre-sentence reports include information on an offender's mental condition relevant to sentencing and any available mental health services or support. (Section 721(3))
Source: Section 1 of the Bill, amending Section 721(3) of the Criminal Code
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill C-207 has reached the Senate First Reading stage, which has not yet occurred, and is currently outside the Order of Precedence.
This artifact indicates that Bill C-207, an Act to amend the Criminal Code regarding presentence reports, has reached the 'Senate First reading' stage but this stage has not yet been activated or completed. The bill's current status is 'Outside the Order of Precedence'. The latest recorded activity for this bill was its introduction and first reading in the House of Commons on February 19, 2020. The provided text also notes a similar bill, C-375, was introduced in a previous Parliament.
Bill C-207, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report), is at the 'Senate Second reading' stage but this procedural step has not yet occurred, and its overall status is 'Outside the Order of Precedence'.
This artifact describes Bill C-207, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning presentence reports. The bill has reached the stage of 'Second reading' in the Senate, but this specific stage has not yet been reached procedurally. The bill was introduced and received first reading in the House of Commons on February 19, 2020. It is currently listed as 'Outside the Order of Precedence' in its overall status. The text also notes a similar bill, C-375, was introduced in a previous Parliament with the same purpose.
Bill C-207 has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the Senate, with its latest recorded activity being its first reading in the House of Commons.
The record indicates that Bill C-207 has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the Senate. Its current status is listed as 'Outside the Order of Precedence'. The bill's latest activity noted was its introduction and first reading in the House of Commons on February 19, 2020. The information also points to a similar private member's bill, C-375, which was introduced in a previous Parliament and dealt with the same subject matter of amending the Criminal Code regarding presentence reports.
Bill C-207, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report), completed its first reading in the House of Commons on February 19, 2020, and is currently outside the Order of Precedence.
This record shows that Bill C-207, concerning presentence reports, completed its first reading in the House of Commons on February 19, 2020. This procedural step means the bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time. It is currently outside the Order of Precedence, meaning it has not yet been scheduled for further debate or action.
On February 19, 2020, the House of Commons introduced Bill C-207 for first reading and debated Bill C-5, referring it to committee, alongside Question Period and Adjournment Proceedings on other matters.
This artifact is a record of a House of Commons sitting on February 19, 2020. The sitting included Question Period, Government Orders, Routine Proceedings, and Adjournment Proceedings. During Routine Proceedings, Bill C-207, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (presentence report), was introduced and received first reading. Several other bills were also introduced and received first reading. The House then debated and referred Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code, to a committee. Adjournment Proceedings covered topics such as Veterans Affairs, Health, and International Trade.
Bill C-207, concerning presentence reports, is awaiting further procedural steps at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, having been introduced and read for the first time on February 19, 2020.
This record indicates that Bill C-207, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning presentence reports, has reached the 'House: Second reading' stage in the House of Commons. However, the stage has not yet been reached, and the bill is currently listed as 'Outside the Order of Precedence'. The last recorded activity for this bill was its introduction and first reading on February 19, 2020. The record also notes a similar bill, C-375, from a previous Parliament that also aimed to amend the Criminal Code regarding presentence reports and is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate.
Bill C-207, concerning presentence reports, has passed first reading in the House of Commons and is currently outside the order of precedence, with no committee consideration having occurred yet.
This artifact describes the status of Bill C-207, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning presentence reports. The bill has gone through its introduction and first reading in the House of Commons on February 19, 2020. It is currently listed as 'Outside the Order of Precedence' and has not yet reached the 'House of Commons Consideration in committee' stage. The artifact also notes that a similar bill, C-375, was introduced in a previous Parliament.
Bill C-207, concerning presentence reports, has not yet reached the Report stage in the House of Commons and is currently outside the Order of Precedence.
This record indicates that Bill C-207, which aims to amend the Criminal Code regarding presentence reports, has not yet reached the Report stage in the House of Commons. Its current status is "Outside the Order of Precedence". The bill was introduced and received its first reading on February 19, 2020. The provided text also mentions a similar bill, C-375, which was introduced in a previous Parliament and is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate.
Bill C-207, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning presentence reports, has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the House of Commons and is currently outside the Order of Precedence.
This record indicates that Bill C-207, concerning amendments to the Criminal Code related to presentence reports, has not yet reached the Third Reading stage in the House of Commons. The bill's current status is 'Outside the Order of Precedence'. The latest recorded activity was its introduction and first reading on February 19, 2020.
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Official sources
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