Judges must be free, but obliged, to decide on their own. Justices of the peace of the provincial court of alberta. Rsa 2000 c16supp s3 transition to new court name 2. In contrast, the supreme courtcourt of queens bench can award costs and often does, especially in cases where one litigant is being unreasonable. There are 6 fulltime equivalent provincial court judges in alberta some judges work full time and some work part time as well as a number of supernumerary judges who serve when required. The court oversees matters relating to criminal law, family law, youth law, civil law and traffic laws. The act also provides for the jurisdiction and authority of the provincial court of alberta. It hears appeals from the alberta court of queens bench, the provincial court of alberta, and administrative boards and tribunals, as well as references from the lieutenant governor in council essentially the alberta cabinet.
The court system of canada forms the judicial branch of government, formally known as the queen on the bench, which interprets the law and is made up of many courts differing in levels of legal superiority and separated by jurisdiction. Three new judges appointed to alberta court of queens bench are all from edmonton. The provincial court of alberta places a very high priority on continuing legal education for judges and justices of the peace. In provincial court, family court counsellors and duty counsel are available to assist you with your court application. Welcome to the provincial court of alberta, a court that has served albertans for more than a century and has grown to meet the continuously evolving needs of alberta s diverse society. Appointed a judge of the provincial court on december 12, 2012. Alberta courts considering options about cancellations. You may need to search or access court records at some point, such as to get a copy of a court order, figure out the last step that was taken in a lawsuit, or get the court number for a case you were involved in. Government of canada announces judicial appointments in the. Judicial appointments to be a provincial court judge, you need to be a lawyer with at least 10 years of experience. Justice minister kathleen ganley said the new judges help address pressures in the court system.
The court of queens bench is the superior trial court for the province, hearing trials in civil and criminal matters and appeals from decisions of the provincial court. Information and resources for people involved in a court. Some of the courts are federal in nature, while others are provincial. Appointed associate chief judge of the provincial court from august 2, 20 to august 1, 2020. In response to the rapidly evolving situation with covid19, the court of appeal for british columbia, the supreme court of british columbia and the provincial court of british columbia courts have developed a coordinated approach to manage impacts of the virus on the operations of the courts. The court oversees matters relating to criminal law, family law, youth law, civil law and traffic laws the alberta courts operate on a circuit, hearing trials in a variety of nearby locations. These tables are adapted from wikipedia and remain. Most of the records displayed in this site are traffic. Mar 06, 2020 three new judges appointed to alberta court of queens bench are all from edmonton. June 3, 2019 provincial court judge complement archive end of fy 1819 may 28, 2019 enews judges help to improve advocacy in bc courtrooms. In alberta, the provincial court may award costs, but rarely does. The honourable melanie hayesrichards, a judge of the provincial court of alberta, is appointed a justice of the court of queens bench of. The new judges help address pressures in the court system, kathleen ganley, justice minister, said in. New brunswick minister of justice from new brunswick, ontario judges assn.
Lawyers with at least 10 years at the bar can apply to become an alberta provincial court judge. The provincial court of alberta has the power to deal with criminal, family and civil matters. To help contain the spread of covid19, the alberta court of queens bench will continue to limit hearings to emergency or urgent matters only. When appointed, each judge is assigned an office in a particular judicial region, though many judges are required to travel regularly to other areas, in order to meet the demand for judges in the more than 80 locations where provincial court is held. Three new judges have been appointed to the provincial court of alberta. Leo joseph wenden, published criminal decisions 33. New judge appointed to the alberta provincial court alberta.
Alberta announces new provincial court judges, but need. The alberta government has appointed six new provincial court judges four women and two men. It deals with offences commonly referred to as provincial offences under provincial statutes such as the traffic safety act and regulations under this act, municipal bylaws and a few federal statutes. Under the supreme court act of 1907, a new supreme court of alberta would hear the most serious criminal and civil matters. Apr 17, 2019 provincial court of alberta previous judges from criminal law notebook. Alberta court locations, procedures and fees, and courtroom etiquette and jury duty. In addition to judges, the court is served by more than 40 full time and part time justices of the peace. Justice of the peace fatima airth has been appointed to family. Judicial education the judges of the provincial court of alberta are committed to professional development and have. The new judges help address pressures in the court system, kathleen ganley, justice minister, said. Albertas court system is composed of provincial court, the court of queens bench, and the alberta court of appeal. Four of the new appointments, which were revealed july 31, are to new positions and one fills a vacancy on the bench.
The judge makes a decision in favour of one of the parties. Alberta rejects judge pay raise recommended by independent. Appointed chief judge of the provincial court from july 10, 2016 to july 9, 2023. Provincial court of alberta previous judges criminal law. The honourable associate chief judge shauna hewittmichta.
A collection of the judgments of the provincial court of alberta is available from canlii. The provincial court of alberta has 6 fulltime equivalent judges some full time and some part time as well as a number of supernumerary judges who. In 1919, the court was divided into a trial division, which heard legal cases all across the province, and an appellate. Alberta announces new provincial court judges, but need more.
The alberta government has announced the appointment of five new judges to the provincial court in order to address delay issues, but observers are saying the problem is much more prevalent elsewhere in the provincial judicial system. Alberta s provincial court is adjourning all proceedings except urgent and inperson matters as the province scrambles to limit the spread of the covid19 pandemic. Three new judges have been appointed by the province to fill existing vacancies on the provincial court in calgary. Justices of the peace of the provincial court alberta courts. In british columbia, the provincial court cannot award cost to a successful litigant. There are currently about 150 provincial court judges in various locations throughout the province. Monica bast, may 2006 judge auguts 2007 top agusut 2012 ass. Provincial court act 3 the provincial court is a court of record.
The court calendar and indigenous court worker and resolution services programs booklet contains an overview of the sitting dates for alberta courts. Unlike the court of queens bench which is a court of general jurisdiction, the provincial court can only hear and decide matters that fall within the scope of its jurisdiction as outlined in the statute. The provincial court of alberta is a provincial court for the canadian province of alberta. Learn about the application process to become a provincial court judge. Traffic court is part of the provincial court of alberta. The act also provides for the jurisdiction and authority of the provincial court of alberta and its judges. In an effort to limit the spread of covid19, drastic changes are being made to the operations of alberta provincial courts and the court of queens bench. Covid19 outbreak leads to major changes in alberta. Apply to be a provincial judge, how to file complaints about the criminal justice. The law courts building is the main courthouse in the city of edmonton, the capital of alberta. The court also uses temporary judges in some of its locations to help meet the needs of a demanding schedule. The provincial court nominating committee has 11 members representing the alberta provincial court, the law society of alberta, the canadian bar association alberta branch, and representatives of the provinces legal community and the public appointed by the minister of justice and solicitor general. The provincial judges and masters in chambers registered pension plan judges registered pension plan and the provincial judges and masters in chambers unregistered pension plan judges unregistered pension plan are, in combination, referred to as the judges pension plan or the plan.
May, 2019 enews new approach to resolving family law disputes in victoria provincial court. The provincial court of alberta is not responsible for the content of any external website, including provincial court judgments published by canlii or any other publisher. When at full complement, the provincial court consists of a chief judge and 48 judges. Provincial judges and masters in chambers registered and unregistered pension plans. The judicial officials in the provincial court are judges and are addressed as your honour sir or madam are. Provincial court judges are appointed by the alberta minister of justice from a list of approved candidates. Notably, the majority opinion found all judges are independent, not just superior court judges and inferior court. A list of emergency and urgent matters is set out in. Rsa 2000, c p32 provincial court judges act canlii. British columbia court of appeal bcca supreme court of british columbia bcsc provincial court of british columbia bcpc court of appeal of alberta abca court of queens bench of alberta abqb provincial court of alberta abpc court of appeal for saskatchewan skca court of queens bench for saskatchewan skqb. Alberta appoints six new provincial court judges, four women.
This guide is for searching court records in alberta. Alberta appoints six new provincial court judges cbc news. David hancock was appointed to the provincial court, edmonton family and youth court. Provincial court of alberta wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Supreme court of canada scc case information docket 38381. The alberta government has announced the appointment of five new judges to the provincial court in order to address delay issues, but observers are saying the problem is much more prevalent elsewhere in the provincial. Court services online provides access to the public court record including the provincial court ticket records and provincial court criminal records. Federal government appoints three new judges to alberta court. The alberta courts operate on a circuit, hearing trials in a variety of nearby locations.
A deputy chief judge and nine assistant chief judges assist the chief. Melanie hayesrichards, nathan whitling and shaina leonard have been named to the superior court. Three new judges appointed to alberta court of queens. It hosts hearings of the provincial court of alberta, the alberta court of queens bench, and the court of appeal of alberta. Federal government appoints three new judges to alberta court of. Hancock was a lawyer practising in criminal, civil, family and corporate law before becoming an elected representative and member of the government of alberta for 18 years. Courts the alberta court of queens bench, the provincial court of alberta and the alberta court of appeal are limiting services to essential and urgent functions.
Provincial court of alberta previous judges criminal law notebook. The provincial court of alberta is created by the provincial court act of alberta. For both groups, the 20 commission examined the following for the period between april. The decision arose from cases from four different provinces, namely provincial court judges assn. As of tuesday march 17, 2020, if you have a family, civil, criminal court or a provincial offencestraffic court appearance in the alberta provincial court, you do not need to attend unless the matter is an incustody or urgent criminal matter, or an urgent family or child protection matter. This year, the ontario court of justice, the busiest in canada, will deal with approximately 500,000 adult and youth criminal charges, hear millions of provincial offence matters such as traffic tickets, and. Members of the public service superannuation plan pssp, including provincial and family court judges, may qualify for pension benefits under the public service superannuation act when one of the following criteria is met. Three new judges appointed to provincial court in calgary. New judges for the provincial court of alberta canadian lawyer. From time to time, there are vacancies on the court due to retirements, etc. Evolving from the position of stipendiary magistrate, the first judges to preside over the northwest territories were appointed when the canadian government established the supreme court of the northwest territories in 1887.
The alberta s court of queens bench says, due to the increasing number of covid19 cases in the province, it is preparing to handle a potential disruption to their operations. After it became a province, alberta established a new court system. Provincial court judges association of british columbia british columbia civil by leave judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the court, but are not necessarily unanimous. Alberta government approves salary hike for judges edmonton. Edmonton the alberta government has appointed six new provincial court judges four women and two men.
It includes a listing of judges, justices, masters, and alberta court personnel, as well as information on the numerous court services programs available. To protect the health and safety of all court users while ensuring respect for the legal rights of accused persons and civil litigants, the provincial court of alberta is limiting all regular. All rise as new provincial court of alberta judges and staff. October 19, 2018 announcement new chief judge appointed to provincial court.
Pay hike proposal for provincial court judges rejected by. Justice minister kathleen ganley says the new judges help address pressures in the. The court of appeal hears appeals from the court of queens bench, the provincial court and administrative tribunals. If you have been assaulted or you are in a family violence situation, contact your local police or rcmp detachment. In the court of queens bench, an orders clerk may be available to type your court.
Provincial court judges assn of new brunswick v new. Jul 31, 2018 calgary new judges have been appointed to four newly created provincial court of alberta positions, and dozens of new staff have been hired, as part of efforts to handle the provinces. Issuing a grant of probate or administration, or resealing grants, excluding trusteeship, where the net value of property in alberta is. This act provides for the constitution and operation of the provincial court of alberta, and the appointment of the judges, officers and employees that the business of the court requires. As of tuesday march 17, 2020, if you have a family, civil, criminal court or a provincial offencestraffic court appearance in the alberta provincial court, you do not need to attend unless the matter is an in. Updates as of september 30, 2018 october 16, 2018 enews the law on cannabis may be changing but there are still limits. Decisions made by provincial court can be appealed to the court of queens bench, which is known as the superior court.
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