C-25.1 - Code of Penal Procedure

Section 390 Disposition versions

1993-11-01

390. The following written proceedings remain valid if they were issued before 1 November 1993:

(1)  informations and summons;

(2)  prior, preliminary or summary notices;

(3)  notices of summons or offence or infraction tickets;

(4)  48-hour notices issued under sections 577 and 578 of the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2) or section 79 of the Act respecting transportation by taxi (chapter T-11.1), or 72-hour notices issued under section 90 of the Act respecting truck transportation (chapter C-5.1) or section 77.1 of the Transport Act (chapter T-12);

(5)  notices of mechanical inspection issued under sections 524 and 531 of the Highway Safety Code.

However, if, on that date, prosecution has not begun, a statement of offence must be served before prosecution may begin.

1992, c. 61, s. 25.