Are court records public in Alberta?
The Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta values the open court principle and its policies enhance access by members of the public and media. Except where restricted by law or a judge’s order, courtrooms are open to the public and media, and court records and exhibits are available to view or copy.
Can you look up someone’s criminal record in Alberta?
An RCMP background check is the only official way to perform a criminal background check on someone in Canada. The RCMP database is the only information network in Canada which has access to criminal records.
What is a Judgement Alberta?
LawCentral Alberta. a website of the Court judgments are rulings, orders or decisions made after consideration of the facts and the law. For information about the court process and the organization and structure of the court system, see Legal process.
What is a desk application?
A: A desk application is a written request to the Court (with no in person hearing) for particular relief. Desk applications are being reviewed by Justices during the pandemic and are not limited to urgent matters.
How do I find public records in Canada?
The subscription website www.ancestry.ca is available free at many public libraries. You can search many of our records, such as census and immigration records, as well as some military records. Click on the Search tab, then select Card Catalogue to see the full list of Canadian sources.
How long does a Judgement last in Alberta?
10 years
A Judgment is valid for 10 years from the date that it was entered.
What does writ of enforcement mean?
A Writ of Enforcement is a document that that is filed with the Court of Queen’s Bench after you get a court Order or Judgment awarding you damages – it is the first step in collecting from a debtor that indicates they will not pay the judgment amount against them.
How long do you have to serve a statement of claim in Alberta?
The Civil Claim must be served on all Defendants within one year after the date that the Civil Claim was filed. If a Plaintiff is unable to serve a Defendant within the one year, the Civil Claim may be renewed within that one year by order of the Court for an additional 3 month period.
How can a person change their Court date in Alberta?
Contact the Court handling your matter by telephone, email or fax to request that a new trial date be scheduled, or to make arrangements to change your plea and request time to pay the fine.
How does the media find out about court cases?
Journalists often go to court to report on the cases being heard. When they are there, a reporter will take notes, recording the trial. Journalists use these notes to make sure that their reports are accurate. A newspaper can use these notes as evidence that they took care to make sure that their article was accurate.
Where can I find a judgment in Alberta?
Judgments. A collection of judgments of the Provincial Court of Alberta is available from CanLII. The official version of the reasons for judgment is the signed original or handwritten document in the court file. If there is a question about the content of a judgment, the original court file takes precedence.
Where does the Court of Appeal in Alberta hear appeals?
Alberta Courts Court of Appeal of Alberta The Court of Appeal hears appeals from the Court of Queen’s Bench, the Provincial Court and administrative tribunals.
How to contact the Provincial Court in Alberta?
Please contact Alberta Court’s Contact Centre at 1-855-738-4747 for assistance. Create your account now to check out faster and access your order history.
How does the court system work in Alberta?
Provincial Court of Alberta. The Provincial Court handles the vast majority of criminal and regulatory offences in Alberta and also hears Civil cases up to $50,000, Family, Youth and Traffic cases.