At any point during an investigation, affected persons’ should be encouraged to contact the IIO to obtain an update on their file.
Once an investigation is complete and if it is forwarded to Crown Counsel for further consideration, it can take some time for Crown Counsel to make a charging decision.
If Crown Counsel decides not to approve charges, the Criminal Justice Branch will issue a “Clear Statement” that provides a brief chronology of the evidence and the rationale for the decision.
If the CCD does not send the file to Crown, a public report is typically prepared and issued within 30 days of that decision being made.