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March 16, 2023 – Estreatals involving in-Custody accuseds – Thompson and The Pas Judicial Centres
The Court’s Practice Direction of March 5, 2020, regarding detention review
hearings under sections 520 and 525 of the Criminal Code in Thompson and
The Pas Judicial Centres will apply with necessary changes to estreatals in these
Judicial Centres when an accused who is in-custody is required to attend.
March 16, 2023 – Notice – Protocol on Articling Students appearing in the Court of King’s Bench
The following protocol applies as to when a law student or articling student will be permitted to appear and handle cases in the Court of King’s Bench: In any case when a law student or articling student is appearing, they must clearly identify themselves to the presiding judge as a law student or articling student …
March 16, 2023 – Notice – Small Claim Virtual Hearings
During the pandemic, virtual hearing options were introduced for Small Claims matters heard by Court Officers. The use of these virtual hearing options has improved access to justice by reducing costs, complexity and time to disposition. Given this favourable experience and in light of the summary nature of small claims, virtual hearings will continue as follows: …
March 14, 2023 – Courtroom Designations (Winnipeg Centre)
In an effort to improve Court efficiency and respond to the current needs of the justice system, the Provincial Court, Winnipeg Centre, has modified the Courtroom Designations, effective April 3, 2023.
See the full notice for a complete list of room changes including a revised Courtroom Designation Chart.
Previous Provincial Court notices are available on the Manitoba Courts website
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