Publications

Aboriginal Administration of Justice Offences Research Project

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Alberta Justice and Attorney General and Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security initiated a joint research project to gather information about the incidences of "against the administration... More ≫

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Alberta Justice and Attorney General and Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security initiated a joint research project to gather information about the incidences of "against the administration of justice offences" (AAJO) and how they are processed, and to identify risk and protective factors as they relate to Aboriginal offenders. To provide background for this project Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security completed an analysis of the Corrections Offender Management Information System (CoMIS) and the Alberta Community Offender Management system (ACOM) to look at the types of charges of adults and youth who are released from custody. This summary provides an overview of the main findings of the analysis. All statistics were analyzed for the period 2003/2004 to 2008/2009.

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Wills and Succession Act : summary of changes

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Presents the summary of changes of the new Wills and Succession Act, SA 2010, cW-12.2.

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Information and instructions pertaining to appointments of notaries public

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Affidavits are documents containing statements that are verified by the oath or affirmation of the person making those statements. An affidavit must be authorized by legislation (a statute or a... More ≫

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Affidavits are documents containing statements that are verified by the oath or affirmation of the person making those statements. An affidavit must be authorized by legislation (a statute or a regulation) which permits or requires the proof of certain facts by way of an affidavit. Statutory declarations are documents containing statements that are verified by the solemn declaration of the person making those statements. A statutory declaration is made pursuant to the Canada Evidence Act or the Alberta Evidence Act and is used in situations where there is no legislative authority for an affidavit. Both acts prescribe the following form for a statutory declarations. If you are unclear as to the uses, format, and/or completion of an affidavit or statutory declaration, please consult legal counsel.

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Report and recommendations of the 2009 Alberta Judicial Compensation Commission

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Presents the conclusions and recommendations of the 2009 Alberta Judicial Compensation Commission with respect to the compensation, pensions and other benefits of the Provincial Court judges in Alberta. More ≫

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Presents the conclusions and recommendations of the 2009 Alberta Judicial Compensation Commission with respect to the compensation, pensions and other benefits of the Provincial Court judges in Alberta.

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Amendments to the Family Law Act : what’s new?

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This document provides an overview of the amendments to the Family Law Act that came into effect on August 1, 2011.

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Law enforcement framework

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The Law Enforcement Framework sets out principles and strategic directions to guide the Government of Alberta as it makes decisions around policing. It articulates how the government will work... More ≫

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The Law Enforcement Framework sets out principles and strategic directions to guide the Government of Alberta as it makes decisions around policing. It articulates how the government will work with communities, police services and other law enforcement partners to strengthen and renew Alberta's law enforcement system. It sets out roles and expectations for law enforcement personnel in the province, and it identifies how to best use the law enforcement services that are available in Alberta. It sets out nine strategic directions to guide Alberta's law enforcement system in three main areas: strengthening service delivery, ensuring accountability to Albertans, and equitable distribution of policing costs.

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ASIRT investigating non-fatal shooting on Alexander First Nation Reserve

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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team will investigate an officer-involved shooting by a Morinville RCMP officer that occurred on November 16, 2010.

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No charges laid in fatal collision

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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has concluded its investigation into a motor vehicle incident involving the Calgary Police Service that occurred in northeast Calgary on June 9, 2010. ... More ≫

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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has concluded its investigation into a motor vehicle incident involving the Calgary Police Service that occurred in northeast Calgary on June 9, 2010. No charges will be laid.

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ASIRT investigation finds Edmonton police actions justified

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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has concluded its investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving members of the Edmonton Police force which occurred in January 2010. Charges... More ≫

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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has concluded its investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving members of the Edmonton Police force which occurred in January 2010. Charges will not be laid against the officers.

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Family violence information pamphlet

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This pamphlet was created to help Albertans recognize both obvious and more subtle signs of family violence and to inform them how they can help family members or friends who may be experiencing... More ≫

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This pamphlet was created to help Albertans recognize both obvious and more subtle signs of family violence and to inform them how they can help family members or friends who may be experiencing violence in the home.

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