Trends in the use of remand in Canada, 2004/2005 to 2014/2015

This Juristat article presents information on the short and long-term trends in the use of remand at the national and provincial/territorial levels for adults and youth. Remand is the temporary detention of a person while awaiting trial or sentencing. The analysis looks at the number of adults and youth on remand, the number of admissions of adults and youth to remand and the length of time spent in remand.