C-274An Act to amend the Criminal Code (detention in custody)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on May 19, 2022
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since May 19, 2022
What it does
Tightens detention rules for accused people charged more than twice with certain serious indictable offences while on release or a summons.
What it does
- Replaces Criminal Code subsection 524(4), which applies when a judge or justice cancels a summons, appearance notice, undertaking or release order.
- Requires the accused to be detained in custody unless they show cause why detention is not justified under subsection 515(10).
- Adds a special rule for accused people charged more than twice with an indictable offence punishable by five years or more while on release, detention is required unless exceptional circumstances justify release.
Who it affects
- Accused people on release
- People charged with indictable offences
- Judges and justices
Topics
Background
The bill amends the Criminal Code rule on judicial interim release. It changes the detention rule in subsection 524(4).
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
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LEGISinfo status: Outside the Order of Precedence. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.