Report Of The Proceedings Ab

This final report on criminal trial proceedings is issued as part of the Alberta Rules of Court Project. The recommendations in this report concerning procedures for Charter applications, non-disclosure orders and general challenges for cause in criminal jury trials are the result of consultations with the bench and bar.

This final report on criminal trial proceedings is issued as part of the Alberta Rules of Court Project. The recommendations in this report concerning procedures for Charter applications, non-disclosure orders and general challenges for cause in criminal jury trials are the result of consultations with the bench and bar.

Existing legislation governing the procedures of adjudicative tribunals in Alberta is not up to date and limited in its coverage. The purpose of this report is to provide procedural rules that take into account case law developments relative to the requirements of natural justice and new procedures to enhance efficiency & effectiveness, and to make the rules available to all tribunals. The first chapter sets out the shortcomings of the existing legislation the Administrative Procedures Act, and the steps taken to develop a modernized Model Code of powers and procedures. Chapter 2 sets out principles on which the Code provisions are based. Chapter 3 contains recommendations with regard to the Code implementation process. Chapter 4 contains the Model Code itself in four sections: pre-hearing procedures, hearing powers & procedures, tribunal decisions & reasons, and miscellaneous powers. The final chapter contains draft legislation for adopting the Model Code.

The protocol outlines what you can expect throughout the criminal justice process, from the time you report a crime through the police investigation, court proceedings and, if the accused is found guilty, provincial and federal corrections and the National Parole Board. The protocol also tells what is expected of you and what else you can do when you are in contact with the criminal justice system.