- Note 1
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The adjusted relative rate index (ARRI) measures the likelihood of Indigenous accused encountering a court outcome relative to White accused encountering the same court outcome, controlling for the severity of the most serious offence in the case. Severity is based on the crime severity weight that is used in calculating the Crime Severity Index. ARRI is a relative measure. For example, an ARRI of 0% means that Indigenous accused have the same likelihood of encountering the same court outcome as White accused. Furthermore, an ARRI larger or smaller than zero means that Indigenous accused have a higher or lower likelihood of encountering the same court outcome than White accused.
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- Note 2
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The relative rate index measures the likelihood of Indigenous accused encountering a court outcome relative to White accused encountering the same court outcome, without controlling for the severity of the most serious offence in the case.
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- Note 3
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The crime severity weight is based on the crime severity weights used in calculating the Crime Severity Index.
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- Note 4
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The analysis of court decisions focuses on whether Indigenous accused are more or less likely than White accused to 1) be found guilty, 2) be acquitted, 3) have their case stayed, and 4) have their charges withdrawn, have their case dismissed or be discharged.
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- Note 5
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Once an individual is found guilty of an offence, they receive a sentence based on a number of factors and principles (Criminal Code s 718, s 718.1 and s 718.2). Possible sentences include custody, conditional sentence, probation and fines.
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- Note 6
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A short-term custodial sentence is defined as a sentence that is greater than 1 day and less than or equal to 3 months, a medium-term custodial sentence as greater than 3 months and less than or equal to 12 months, and a long-term custodial sentence as greater than 12 months.
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