Alberta Justice

The Safeguards for Last Resort Termination of Life Act would strengthen safeguards and clarify eligibility for medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Alberta. It would help protect vulnerable individuals, including those with a mental illness. Learn more: bit.ly/475PnnL

Enhanced French divorce services are now available at the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. Expanded services include French online forms, translated court documents and more. Learn more: albertacourts.ca/kb/about/frenc…

Effective today, several traffic fines are increasing by 30% to keep pace with inflation, and fines for four offences are increasing by 50% to deter high-risk driving behaviour. Learn more about new speeding fine amounts here: alberta.ca/speeding-fines…

Due to inclement weather, Stettler Court of Justice matters scheduled for March 12 have moved to Red Deer base point, to be conducted virtually. Learn more here: bit.ly/4dhZb1M

Alberta’s government is appointing six new justices to the Alberta Court of Justice to ensure timely justice for Albertans by increasing judicial capacity in our courtrooms. Learn more: bit.ly/4bkY0MC

Alberta’s government appointed six new Justices of the Peace to the Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton and Calgary, increasing court capacity and improving access to justice for Albertans. Learn more: bit.ly/4aICsJe

Due to inclement weather, the Canmore, Drumheller and Strathmore courthouses will be closed today. Learn more about Canmore’s closure here: albertacourts.ca/cj/resources/a… Learn more about Drumheller and Strathmore’s closures here: albertacourts.ca/cj/resources/a…

86 Alberta lawyers have been appointed King’s Counsel (KC), recognizing their leadership, mentorship and service to Alberta’s justice system. Appointees represent Alberta lawyers serving urban centres and rural communities. Learn more: bit.ly/4qtfNqD

Due to inclement weather, the courthouses in Canmore and Lloydminster will be closed on Thursday, December 18. Matters scheduled for those courthouses will instead be heard at other courthouses via Webex. Learn more here: albertacourts.ca/cj/resources/a…

Due to inclement weather, the courthouses in Desmarais-Wabasca, Valleyview, and Grande Cache will be closed on Thursday, December 18. Matters scheduled for those courthouses will instead be heard at other courthouses via Webex. Learn more here: albertacourts.ca/cj/resources/a…

Alberta is marking an important milestone: 20 years of drug treatment courts helping Albertans rebuild their lives and break the cycle of addiction and crime. Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

The Family Violence Court Liaison program provides free, trauma-informed support to those in multiple court matters. It aims to help reduce conflicting court orders and limit the need to retell traumatic stories. Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

Due to inclement weather, the Red Earth Creek courthouse will be closed on Tuesday, December 16. Matters scheduled there will instead be heard at the Slave Lake courthouse. Learn More: albertacourts.ca/cj/resources/a…

Due to inclement weather, court matters that were scheduled for today in Cardston and Fort Macleod are instead taking place at the Lethbridge courthouse. Learn more here: albertacourts.ca/cj/resources/a…

Cybercriminals target phones to steal info, commit fraud or launch attacks. Stay cyber safe. Keep your device updated, think before you click, avoid sharing sensitive info over text and use caution on public Wi-Fi. Learn more tips by visiting: alberta.ca/cybersecurity-…

The Justice Statutes Amendment Act would refine democratic practices and improve other justice-related legislation. Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

The Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act firearms motion will protect our law-abiding firearms owners from federal overreach and all Albertans’ right to use reasonable force to defend themselves within their own homes: Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

Due to inclement weather, the Drumheller courthouse will be operating virtually via Webex today. For more information, call 403-820-7300 or visit: albertacourts.ca/cj/resources/a…

The Government of Alberta is appointing a new Justice to the Edmonton Criminal Division of the Alberta Court of Justice, increasing court capacity and improving access to justice for Albertans. Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

The Didsbury courthouse is closed today due to inclement weather. Scheduled court cases will instead be heard virtually at the Calgary courthouse. For more information, call 403-297-4396 or visit: albertacourts.ca/cj/resources/a…