Direct Accountability Program (DAP)

The Crown Attorney will notify the accused on, or before, their first court appearance if they are considered eligible. The accused then meets with the Direct Accountability Coordinator who explains the details of the program and the sanction(s) assigned by the Crown and determines if the individual meets the requirements of the progam.Individuals can also ask their Counsel or Duty Counsel about their eligibility. Participants should ask for legal advice from Counsel about their rights, the benefits of the program and the legal implications of their participation in the program.

To be considered for the program an individual must:
– Be willing to accept responsibility for actions that led to the charge;
– Be willing to make amends for their offence through an assigned task or “sanction”;
– Complete an agreement, which outlines the terms of sanctions to be met.

John Howard Society of Sudbury: Main Office
204 Pine Street
Sudbury, ON
P3C 1X5