Court Updates
If you are a victim/witness, our Victim Services office will provide you with Court Updates from the Court Appearances that the accused has attended. It is important that the victim knows what has been happening at those court appearances. Victim Services can keep track of this and advise you about what has occurred, when the next court date is and when/if a Trial will take place. It is not necessary for the victim to attend court until the date and time they are required to appear as a witness.
Court Support, Orientation & Accompaniment
Victim Services offers court support, preparation & accompaniment services to assist victims/witnesses who are involved in court proceedings. We provide guidance and support prior to court dates and throughout the court process alleviating fears and familiarizing clients with the legal processes involved.
Accessing our services is voluntary; you might decide that need some or all of our services. The choice is yours, and you will always be treated with courtesy and respect. Our services are complimentary and confidential.
The following resources are meant to help prepare you for court. They do not replace the advice from experts in the criminal justice system.
Our support services include but not limited to:
Accessing our services is voluntary; you might decide that need some or all of our services. The choice is yours, and you will always be treated with courtesy and respect. Our services are complimentary and confidential.
The following resources are meant to help prepare you for court. They do not replace the advice from experts in the criminal justice system.
- The Witness & the Justice System in Alberta
- Overview of the Adult Criminal Justice System
- Courtroom Etiquette
- Alberta Court Procedures
Our support services include but not limited to:
- Assistance through the judicial process and court related terms
- Information on your specific file and updates
- Provision of Victim Impact Statements and/or Restitution if applicable
- Referrals to specialized community services
- A support person who accompanies the victim/witness to court
- The support person will sit with the victim/witness while they wait to testify
- The support person will sit in the courtroom while the victim/witness testifies