The Women’s Resource Centre was born on March 10, 1984 with goals of referring women to the appropriate agencies to gain assistance, as well as having drop-in hours. The Centre has a resource library, implements social programs and assists those in need through their thrift store and various services.
The purpose of this guideline is to set out the criteria to be considered in initiating, prosecuting, and discontinuing appeals to the Court of Appeal of Alberta.
The purpose of this guideline is to set out the criteria to be considered in initiating, prosecuting, and discontinuing appeals to the Court of Appeal of Alberta.
This website section from the RCMP explains the process for getting a criminal record check. You may need a criminal record check for various purposes, including: employment, adoption, international travel, volunteer work, citizenship, name change, student placement or to obtain a record suspension (formerly pardon).
This information is provided by the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General. Has general information on the Crown Prosecutor's office, a link to a publication on what you need to know if you have been charged with a crime, and answers to common questions such as "Do Crown prosecutors "plea bargain?" and more.
This information is provided by the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General. Has general information on the Crown Prosecutor's office, a link to a publication on what you need to know if you have been charged with a crime, and answers to common questions such as "Do Crown prosecutors "plea bargain?" and more.
The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service prosecutes offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and provincial statutes in all courts in Alberta and is responsible for criminal appeals to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. They do not handle adult drug offences. Their site provides charts of the criminal justice process for adults and for youth and answers common questions about criminal prosecutions.
CPLEA's collection of resources regarding Criminal Law. Free to download articles on Sexual Violence, Talking to the Police, the Youth Criminal Justice Act
This guide was devloped for frontline service providers in Alberta who work with vulneable individuals. It forms part of CPLEAs Accessing Justice Series and provides general legal information on Alberta law only. The booklet covers: police powers and responsibilities, going to court, outstanding charges, what to do if you miss a court date, alternative sentencing options, and record suspensions.
This guide provides key resources related to Impaired Driving Offences in Canada. It also includes materials dealing with non-criminal impaired driving offences within the legislation of the province of Alberta. Topics in this guide include:
- Defences
- Evidentiary issues
- Impaired driving devices
- Sentencing/Penalties








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