Easy-to-understand information on your rights when interacting with police on topics like arrest, detention, search and seizure, and youth and the law.
The new and expanded 2023 Arrest Handbook includes major updates to reflect changes in the legal landscape and new sections on heavily policed communities, mental health and involuntary treatment, civil disobedience, protest, and Indigenous resistance. The Handbook is available now in English, French, Punjabi, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
The Arrest Pocketbook is a condensed 24-page version of the Handbook available in all six languages with a QR code to the full-length version on the back, allowing for easy, on-the-go access.
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The information we provide on this site explains the law in general and isn’t intended to be used as legal advice for specific legal problems. Because each person’s legal issue is different, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer. See Where can I get legal advice? to find legal services.
