Rid Roads of Impaired Drivers

Fair and effective prosecutions are essential to the rule of law. The justice system is enhanced by well developed policy guidelines which assist Crown Counsel in the difficult decisions which they must make in the public interest.

The Criminal Justice Branch Performance Plan 2002/03 – 2004/05 has an objective that policies should be “necessary, relevant and written in a consistent manner”. The policies in the Crown Counsel Policy Manual have been updated and revised to include only necessary statements of policy, eliminate repetition and provide broader, less restrictive guidelines on the exercise of prosecutorial discretion where possible. The policies take into account the changing environment that renders prosecutorial duties increasingly complex and challenging.

The following two documents apply to impaired driving prosecutions in British Columbia.

Links:

Impaired Driving Offences – Resolution Discussions
Impaired Driving and Related Offences – Notice to Seek Greater Penalty