Sudbury Superior Court Judge Patricia Hennessey ordered a psychological assessment last fall that will help determine if convicted pedophile Paul McColeman of Espanola will be declared a dangerous offender.
The report, which could be presented in Sudbury court today, will assist in deciding if McColeman is declared a dangerous offender or if a long-term offender designation will be applied.
In June, 2017, McColeman was found guilty of 34 charges including luring, sexual interference and sexual exploitation involving 16 adolescent boys.
The dangerous offender designation means someone can be subjected to an indeterminate prison sentence, whether or not the crime they commit carries a life sentence.
The defence will also have the option of asking for an assessment of their own at today’s hearing.