157. During the conciliation proceedings, the complainant and the police officer may be accompanied by a person of their choice.
The presence of the police officer, who may not be in uniform, and of the complainant is mandatory. The conciliation proceedings take place in the presence of both parties, except where the Commissioner considers it necessary, given the circumstances, that the proceedings be held at a distance using a means that allows the persons to hear and see one another in real time. Where the Commissioner intends to use such a means, he shall notify the complainant and the police officer within a reasonable time before the proceedings.
The conciliator may meet separately with each party in order to arrive at an agreement.
2000, c. 12, s. 157; 2023, c. 202023, c. 20, s. 3612.