23Explanation of effect of additional or further conditions to offender

23 Explanation of effect of additional or further conditions to offender

23 Explanation of effect of additional or further conditions to offender

(1) If the court imposes or varies an additional or further condition on or of a community correction order or conditional release order, the court must take reasonable steps to explain to the offender, in language the offender can readily understand—

(a) the offender’s obligations under the condition, and

(b) the consequences that may follow if the offender fails to comply with the offender’s obligations.

(2) The court may vary or waive a requirement under subsection (1).

(3) An order of the court is not invalidated by a failure to comply with this section.