Key Takeaways
- Health professionals must report charges and bail conditions (Code, s. 85.6.4).
- Regulators are not generally required to wait for a criminal case.
- Interim orders may be made while the criminal case is pending (e.g. Code, s. 25.4).
Why It Matters
Testifying in a regulatory hearing before the criminal trial can create risks for your defence. Regulators, however, focus on public protection and may proceed, or seek interim restrictions, in the meantime.
Options to Discuss
- Ask the regulator to adjourn, with reasons.
- Offer voluntary interim terms to protect the public.
- Coordinate disclosure and testimony with criminal counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the College use my criminal disclosure?
It may seek related information. Coordinate with criminal counsel.
What if I am acquitted?
An acquittal does not automatically end a regulatory proceeding, which uses a different standard of proof.
Sources
Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.
- Health Professions Procedural Code (RHPA, Sched. 2), ss. 25.4, 85.6.4 — Checked November 10, 2026.