Court of King's Bench of Alberta
The Court of King's Bench is the Superior Trial Court for the Province, hearing trials in civil and criminal matters and appeals from decisions of the Court of Justice. The Chief Justice and other Justices of the Court are also judges of Surrogate Matters, which has jurisdiction over probate and administration of estate matters.
This Notice to the Profession and Public confirms the requirements for seeking expedited dates in family, civil and surrogate law hearings (including Special Chambers applications and trials) in any judicial centre in the Province of Alberta.
Expedited dates are available only in cases where the Court accepts there is a strong prima facie case that serious consequences to persons or harm to property may arise if the hearing does not proceed on an expedited basis.
Whether or not a strong prima face case exists will be determined by the Chief Justice or designated Associate Chief Justice or their delegates (including Regional Supervising Justices in regional court centres.
No counsel or a party should request an expedited date from a Court staff member or from a Justice not delegated to approve such dates. Consent of the parties alone will not suffice for the ordering of an expedited hearing.
Any request for an expedited date must be made in writing to the Chief Justice, Associate Chief Justice, or their appointed delegate. Copies of any request for an expedited date in a regional court centre shall be directed to the Regional Supervising Justice.
Subject to any order, any such requests must be on notice to all parties to the matter.
All requests must:
This notice does not dispense with the obligations of counsel or parties to confirm thatnecessary forms have been filed and that any necessary hearing fees have been paid.
Information on Case Management in civil, family & criminal matters
Civil claims that exceed $50,000 must be heard in the Court of King’s Bench
The Commercial List was established to deal with commercial insolvency law
Criminal law involves investigating and prosecuting people who may have broken the law
Family law governs the legal aspects of relationships between family members
Information on Judicial Dispute Resolution at the Court of King's Bench
Information on the process for requesting a review of lawyers' bills or assessment of court costs.
Information on Wills, Estates, & Trusteeships that are handled at the Court of King's Bench
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