April 6, 2021 – Mandatory Case Management for Sexual Offences
“Beginning May 3, 2021, to facilitate the proper scheduling of trials for sexual offences, when a voir dire is required in advance of the trial, a case management conference is mandatory in order to set the trial date, discuss the issues anticipated to be raised at the pre-trial motions, and the timing of the motions in relation to the trial date.”
April 23, 2021 – Electronic Signatures on Informations
” As part of ongoing efforts to improve and modernize services, The Provincial Court of Manitoba has authorized the Winnipeg Police Service and RCMP to submit court informations with electronic signatures. This change will take place effective immediately.”
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