Alberta Court Delays

• Experts discuss impact of COVID-19 court delays on sexual assault victims

  As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to delay court proceedings, experts say victims of sexual assault are having to wait longer for legal closure.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2020
  
• Domestic violence trial ordered in Alberta case highlighting bail delays

  A man is to face trial following a ruling by the Alberta Court of Appeal that highlights "systemic problems'' caused by new requirements for bail hearings brought in after the shooting death of a Mountie.

  Crime

  May 28, 2019
  
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• Alberta prosecutor says court delays force Crown to toss criminal cases ‘on the trash heap’

  An Alberta prosecutor says the Crown is being forced to toss criminal cases "on the trash heap" because of a backlog and lack of resources in the courts that appears to have no end in sight.

  Crime

  Oct 26, 2017
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• Alberta won’t require warrants for minor bylaw offences to reduce justice system delays

  In response to concerns about delays in Alberta's justice system, the province is making changes to give police and court staff more time to deal with serious and violent offences.

  Crime

  Apr 24, 2017
• Alberta family fed up with court delays in double murder case

  A northern Alberta family is frustrated and speaking out about what they consider to be serious delays in the administration of justice.

  Crime

  Apr 8, 2014