COVID-19 Criminal Adult

UPDATED  June 15, 2021

As of June 14, all trials, preliminary inquiries and other hearings involving viva voce evidence will proceed as scheduled.

All other proceedings including pre-trial processes and dockets (including the Case Management Office) will continue as scheduled on a virtual basis only.

All safety measures will remain in place, including: masking requirements; plexiglass; physical distancing; and current COVID-19 courtroom capacity limits.

Criminal Fines (Adult and Youth): Applications for extension of time to pay for payment on criminal fines will be accepted by the Provincial Court via mail, email, fax or telephone.

Criminal Fine Extension Process

For further information regarding specific court locations, their protocols and practices, see the following links:

• Calgary Trial Resumption (June 14) **NEW**
• Calgary Criminal and Calgary Region Protocol - May 10
• Calgary Regional Trial Resumption  (June 14) **NEW**
• Calgary Region - Drumheller Base Court Resumption Protocol (see also Practice Notes)
• Calgary Region - Drumheller Circuit Trial Resumption (June 14) **NEW**
• Calgary Region - Drumheller Circuits Information Sheet (June 14) **NEW**
• Calgary Region - Calgary Base Court Resumption Protocol  (see also Practice Notes)
• Edmonton Criminal Court Resumption Protocol and Schedule (see also Practice Notes)
• Edmonton Enhanced Trial Assignment Practice Note
• Edmonton Criminal Practice Directive **NEW**
• Edmonton Region Protocol May 10 
• Central Region Court Resumption Protocol  (see also Practice Notes)
• Central Region - Updated Measures
• Northern Region Court Resumption Protocol 
• Southern Region Court Resumption Protocol  (see also Practice Notes)
• Provincial Court Contact List for CMO Appearances. 

Practice Notes

• Practice Notes

Regional Information for Self-Represented Litigants

• Calgary Criminal Limited Closure Notice
• Calgary Region Criminal Limited Closure Notice
• Drumheller Circuit Criminal Limited Closure Notice

Provincial Court Pandemic Plan - COVID19

Conduct Guide for Remote Hearings

Protocol for Booking Courtroom Technology for Remote Witness

Announcements