By Shane Clausing/EverythingGP

COVID Cases Response

Court closures extended until February 4

Jan 19, 2022 | 11:25 AM

The Provincial Court of Alberta says in response to the COVID-19 situation in the province, it has extended court closures for an extra two weeks.

Until February 4, all non-urgent out-of-custody trials, preliminary inquiries and other hearings requiring viva voce evidence will be adjourned. All dockets are open but continue remotely. Further details on the nature and scope of these closures, as well as how matters will be handled until February 4 are available on the Court’s website.

“Today the Provincial Court of Alberta announced that the restrictions that have been in place since January 4, 2022, will remain in place until at least February 4, 2022. As a result of the strain on current resources, we are having to prioritize which matters are able to proceed as scheduled and which matters will need to be adjourned,” Chief Judge Derek Redman said.

He adds all urgent matters will continue to be heard by the Provincial Court.

“The Court continues to hear all in-custody matters as well as all urgent out-of-custody criminal matters. Urgent Family, Child Protection, and Civil matters are also being accommodated. The leadership of the Court understands the importance of providing access for all Albertans to our Courts and the difficulty this causes when access is restricted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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For the urgent matters that continue to be heard, COVID-19 precautions remain in effect, including:

• Social distancing rules
• Limited capacity within courtrooms and courthouses
• Plexiglas barriers within courtrooms
• Enhanced cleaning
• Mandatory facemasks as per court directive