Lethbridge Court -- LNN

By Connor Gunn

In-person court hearings resuming July 6 in Alberta

Jun 27, 2020 | 8:00 AM

EDMONTON, AB– Provincial Court of Alberta Chief Judge Terrence Matchett has announced the resumption of in-person hearings starting July 6, 2020.

The following statement was released on Friday:

“The Provincial Court of Alberta is very mindful of the need to expand in-person access to the Court, while at the same time protecting the health and safety of courts users and the public, and to contain the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, effective July 6, 2020, we will be increasing, the number of criminal, family and youth, and civil matters that can be heard in-person.”

Health protocol will have to be kept in order for in-person court hearings to continue on throughout the pandemic.

The following guidelines are to be followed.

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• Physical distancing
• Wearing of masks and other Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Modifying courtrooms and other spaces
• Enhanced cleaning

Base point courtrooms will use these measures and will be open to in-person hearings. Circuit courts or federal courts will remain closed at this time.

Chief Judge Matchett went on to say:

“The Provincial Court will continue to monitor the situation on an ongoing basis, and will provide updates regarding the staged reopening. The Provincial Court thanks all stakeholders who have provided support and input during the development of the resumption plans.”

The Provincial Court of Alberta would like to make clear to not attend the courthouse anywhere in the province to deal with Traffic Court/Provincial Offence matters in person.

Instructions on how to make appearances or pay fines is on the Provincial Court website.