New Protocol for Accused’s First Appearance

by | Mar 2, 2021 | COVID-19, Criminal Law, Provincial Court

THOMPSON COURT CENTRE

In a continuing effort to reduce infection rates as well as the number of people needed to attend court, Thompson Court Centre has instituted new protocols for accused persons appearing for their first time in court.

Notice – Precautions – in custody first appearances (February 24, 2021)

“Commencing March 1, 2021 accused making their first appearance will appear in court via teleconference from the interview room or holding cells in Thompson Court building and will be brought into the Courtroom for a personal appearance only if so ordered by the presiding Judge.”

See here for all COVID-19 related court notices and practice directions.

New Insolvency Law Content Now Available on CanLII

by | Mar 1, 2021 | Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Current Awareness, Journals

The Annual Review of Insolvency Law journal is now available on CanLII. This journal is part of the ARIL Society’s Annual Review of Insolvency Law Annual Conference, which you can learn more about here.

Visit CanLII’s blog to read more about the announcement, or access the latest issue.

This adds to the dozens of other freely accessible journals available on CanLII’s website.

Notice – Family Division Scheduling Protocol

by | Feb 26, 2021 | Court of Queen's Bench, COVID-19, Family Law, Notices

Notice – (Family Division) Adjustment to Current Scheduling Protocols March 1 to 31, 2021)
“[T]he adjustments to the Court’s scheduling practices for Family Division Proceedings as announced in the December 3, 2020 Practice Direction will now also extend and apply to the period of March 1 to 31, 2021.”

Family and Child protection trials scheduled in March will continue to be heard by video conference.

Bill C-78 Divorce Act Webinar

by | Feb 16, 2021 | Continuing Professional Development, Family Law

The Bill C-78 Divorce Act Changes: What you need to know

Substantial changes to the Divorce Act come into force on March 1, 2021. Experts from the Family and Children’s Law Team, Department of Justice Canada, are offering free virtual training to provide you with an overview of the amendments.

This course will be helpful to those who need an introduction to the amendments and to those who need a refresher on the eve of implementation.

Due to demand, additional sessions have been added. but have since filled. Please keep checking the website for new dates and times.

New Court Notices

by | Feb 12, 2021 | Court of Queen's Bench, COVID-19, Notices, Notices, Provincial Court

Queen’s Bench

Notice – Out of Province Parties and Witnesses and the Continuing Obligation to Isolate for 14 days (February 4, 2021)
“this Notice will confirm that until further notice … the Court will require all parties or witnesses … who wish to attend in person for their proceedings and who are coming from outside of Manitoba, to continue to isolate as before for the requisite 14 days.”

Provincial Court

Notice – COVID-19 precautions – Virtual Assignment Court (January 28, 2021)
Notice – COVID-19 precautions – Virtual Docket Appearances (January 28, 2021)
“In order to reopen the courts responsibly and remain vigilant about preventing the spread of COVID-19, the Court is seeking to reduce the number of persons attending court. Counsel are directed to contact their clients to ensure only those persons who have
something meaningful occurring … attend court.”

Notice – Update to Judicial Justice of the Peace weekday bail dockets (February 5, 2021)
Update on the a pilot project to address the timely release of individuals who have been arrested overnight and held in custody at police facilities anywhere in Manitoba.

Notice – Out of Province Parties and Witnesses and the continuing obligation to isolate for 14 days (February 5, 2021)
“this Notice will confirm that until further notice … the Court will require all parties or witnesses … who wish to attend in person for their proceedings and who are coming from outside of Manitoba, to continue to isolate as before for the requisite 14 days.”