A man and woman had been jointly charged in 2017 with failing to provide the necessaries of life, not in connection with her death, but with the conditions of her care.

Charges against two guardians of Serenity have been stayed. The Crown determined the matter no longer meets the prosecution standard of 'reasonable likelihood of conviction.'

Experts suggest Alberta's lack of efficiency in criminal case processing has to do with a "chronic underfunding" of justice departments.

Criminal charges against three Albertans could be stayed unless legal aid can be provided to the defendants within the next week.