Deported but must appear in court

[Grammie]

A close relative of mine was in Canada visiting a friend for 3 months. He crossed the border into the US but when he tried to re-enter Canada they denied him because of a criminal record. However, they told him he needed to appear in court in about 30 days. Why would he need to go to court since he's already been denied into the country? Could they detain him when he goes to court?

 

[Msafiri]

We need specifics...they told him etc...who is they? What was the offence? When was it? Does he have any paperwork? What was he doing in Canada at the time of the offence - visiting, studying etc? Or is this an offence in the US/ other 3rd country? Is the person a USC? If there is a warrant out for your arrest sure you can be detained!

 

[Grammie]

We need specifics...they told him etc...who is they? What was the offence? When was it? Does he have any paperwork? What was he doing in Canada at the time of the offence - visiting, studying etc? Or is this an offence in the US/ other 3rd country? Is the person a USC? If there is a warrant out for your arrest sure you can be detained!

THEY .... are the border security guards. It was 3 years ago for possession in the USA. He was visiting a friend in Canada. Offence was in the US. He is a USC. There is no warrant out for his arrest.

 

[Msafiri]

The US and Canada share records of criminal convictions. Your USC relative was denied entry into Canada by CBSA because he was inadmissible. What was the outcome of the possession offence in the US? He should review the rehabilitation process and apply as required to enable re-entry into Canada.

 

[Grammie]

He was on probation one year & had a fine. Probation was over 2 years ago. I don't understand why he has to go back to court. He's not arguing the decision and is not going to re-enter Canada.

 

[Msafiri]

He was on probation one year & had a fine. Probation was over 2 years ago. I don't understand why he has to go back to court. He's not arguing the decision and is not going to re-enter Canada.

Was there any paperwork issued at the border by CBSA? Does he have paperwork from the US in relation to fine and probation and that the matter was concluded? He can always check with the courts again to make sure there are no outstanding issues. If all is clear on the US side and there is no intention to return to Canada then he shouldn't sweat it...maybe the border agent was offering 'helpful advise' that was anything but!

 

[Grammie]

Thanks for your quick reply. It's an expensive trip back to Canada just to have them tell him what he already knows. lol