Legal Definitions - bill of information

A bill of information is a legal document that contains information about a civil suit. It can be initiated by the Crown or by those under its protection, such as a charity.

Example 1: The Crown may file a bill of information against a person or organization that has committed a crime.

Example 2: A charity may file a bill of information against a company that has violated its charitable mission.

These examples illustrate how a bill of information can be used to initiate a civil suit. The Crown or a charity can use this legal document to bring attention to a wrongdoing and seek justice through the legal system.