Arrest - justice.gc.ca
www.justice.gc.ca › eng › cj-jpJul 7, 2021 · Arrest. An arrest occurs when the police have reasonable grounds to believe an offence has been or is about to be committed. Upon arrest, police take a person into custody and may charge them with a criminal offence. Not every person charged with a criminal offence will be arrested. The police may require a person to appear in court by either ...