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P-13.1 - Police Act

Section 178
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178. Upon completion of the investigation, the Commissioner shall examine the investigation report. He may
(1)  dismiss the complaint, if he is of the opinion that it has no foundation in law or is frivolous or vexatious, or that the evidence is insufficient;
(1.1)  not follow up on the investigation held following a report, on his initiative or at the request of the Minister, if he is of the opinion that the evidence is insufficient;
(2)  cite the police officer to appear before the Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière if he is of the opinion that the evidence warrants such action;
(3)  refer the case to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions.
The Commissioner may for cause revise any decision made pursuant to subparagraphs 1 and 1.1 of the first paragraph.
2000, c. 12, s. 178; 2005, c. 34, s. 85; 2023, c. 20, s. 46.
178. Upon completion of the investigation, the Commissioner shall examine the investigation report. He may
(1)  dismiss the complaint, if he is of the opinion that it has no foundation in law or is frivolous or vexatious, or that the evidence is insufficient;
(2)  cite the police officer to appear before the Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière if he is of the opinion that the evidence warrants such action;
(3)  refer the case to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions.
The Commissioner may for cause revise any decision made pursuant to subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph.
2000, c. 12, s. 178; 2005, c. 34, s. 85; 2023, c. 20, s. 46.
178. Upon completion of the investigation, the Commissioner shall examine the investigation report. He may
(1)  dismiss the complaint, if he is of the opinion that it has no foundation in law or is frivolous or vexatious, or that the evidence is insufficient;
(2)  cite the police officer to appear before the Comité de déontologie policière if he is of the opinion that the evidence warrants such action;
(3)  refer the case to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions.
The Commissioner may for cause revise any decision made pursuant to subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph.
2000, c. 12, s. 178; 2005, c. 34, s. 85.
178. Upon completion of the investigation, the Commissioner shall examine the investigation report. He may
(1)  dismiss the complaint, if he is of the opinion that it has no foundation in law or is frivolous or vexatious, or that the evidence is insufficient;
(2)  cite the police officer to appear before the Comité de déontologie policière if he is of the opinion that the evidence warrants such action;
(3)  refer the case to the Attorney General.
The Commissioner may for cause revise any decision made pursuant to subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph.
2000, c. 12, s. 178.
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