October 20, 2023 – Regional Adult Pre-Trial Coordination Protocol (The Pas) – the Provincial Court of Manitoba is implementing a regional protocol for pre-trial coordination that will apply in the regional judicial centers of Brandon, Dauphin, Portage la Prairie, and The Pas.
The regional protocol is effective November 10, 2023 in the judicial center of The Pas.
REGIONAL ADULT PRE-TRIAL COORDINATION PROTOCOL
regional_adult_pre-trial_coordination_protocolWith the advent of social media and online communication, libraries have lost some of their status as a community hub. Whereas the Great Library used to be a place to bump into colleagues while looking up a case or brushing up on an obscure point of law, it has now transitioned to a virtual setting with one-on-one interaction with a librarian.
While the venue may have changed, libraries are still an important hub of information and connection. They’re also one of the few remaining places where a physical space to work is free and welcoming. Use our location to work undisturbed, plan before your trial starts, or even relax and practice some mindfulness.
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As September 30, 2023 falls on a Saturday, the Manitoba Courts will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, October 2, 2023, and will not be sitting on that day.
The Great Library’s physical space will be closed for the day, but we are still open virtually and
available by email at library@lawsociety.mb.ca for legal help and research.
Change of title from Master to Associate Judge
An Act Respecting the Title of “Associate Judge” received royal assent on May 30, 2023. The Bill comes into force on September 27, 2023. The Bill amends The Court of King’s Bench Act to change the designation of judicial officers appointed under Division 2 of Part IV of the Act from “master” to “associate judge”.
In view of the amendments, necessary changes are being made to the Court of King’s Bench Rules, as well as to the website, court forms, and courthouse signage.
September 12, 2023 – Courtroom 306:
With continued difficulties finding adequate facilities for court in the community, court for Oxford House will be held in Thompson.
September 11, 2023 – Oxford House (Thompson Circuit):
To accommodate the increased needs of disposition time and Mental Health Court courtroom 306 is now designated a DCD sitting on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Motions will now only be heard on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 2:00PM in courtroom 306.
Matters from the Provincial Court counter(PCC) will continue to be heard on any 306 2:00PM docket Monday through Friday.
September 7, 2023 – Winnipeg Circuits
Effective October 5, 2023, Steinbach will begin a Pre-Trial Coordinator Docket (PTC Docket) as a pilot project. It will sit the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month and will be presided over by a Staff Justice of the Peace.
A Judge’s Docket will be held every Friday, where all contested matters, dispositions, trials and preliminary inquiries can be set.
There are additional sittings and changes to Little Grand Rapids and St. Theresa Point, as well as changes to the Pine Falls youth docket.
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