Alberta provincial court introducing streamlined trial process
EDMONTON, AB – The provincial government is amending the Alberta Rules of Court regulation and integrating a new streamlined trial process.
The province is implementing the new process to alleviate the long wait and expenses of trials. The new process was developed based on recommendations from the Alberta Rules of Court Committee.
The streamlined trials will protect Albertans’ right to a fair trial while offering a simplified process for civil or family cases where the issue can be resolved without lengthy regular or jury trial processes.
Streamlined trials rely primarily on written evidence rather than oral evidence. The process gives a joint responsibility to both parties to prepare materials for the court in the case.