31(1)Members of the public have the right, when communicating with a peace officer, to receive service in the official language of their choice and must be informed of that right.

31(2)If a peace officer is unable to provide service in the language chosen under subsection (1), the peace officer shall take whatever measures are necessary, within a reasonable time, to ensure compliance with the choice made under subsection (1).

31(3)A police force or agency, as the case may be, shall ensure the availability of the means necessary to respond to the choice made by a member of the public under subsection (1) and to support the obligation placed on a peace officer under subsection (2).

31(4)When determining if a peace officer has taken the measures necessary under subsection (2) within a reasonable time, a court shall consider the efforts made by the police force or agency to fulfil its obligations under subsection (3).

31(1)Members of the public have the right, when communicating with a peace officer, to receive service in the official language of their choice and must be informed of that right.

31(2)If a peace officer is unable to provide service in the language chosen under subsection (1), the peace officer shall take whatever measures are necessary, within a reasonable time, to ensure compliance with the choice made under subsection (1).

31(3)A police force or agency, as the case may be, shall ensure the availability of the means necessary to respond to the choice made by a member of the public under subsection (1) and to support the obligation placed on a peace officer under subsection (2).