La loi vos droits

Offenders and Accused Persons

Your Rights During an Arrest

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures that your rights are protected during an arrest. Police officers cannot arrest you at will; they must obey certain rules. They may need to get a warrant from the court to arrest you or enter your home. The police must carefully consider the particular circumstances surrounding every single arrest.

In this Infosheet, Éducaloi explains your rights during an arrest and your right to a lawyer.