Key services
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This service conducts criminal prosecutions and strives for just and timely outcomes for the accused, victims and the public.
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Adult offender and youth services, including community corrections, remand centres, and rules for visiting inmates.
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Promote safe and secure communities across Alberta by being part of our dedicated corrections and law enforcement team.
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Office of the Sheriff, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) and civil enforcement agency complaints.
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Collection and enforcement of court-ordered child support, spousal and partner support, and MEP supports and resources.
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This office investigates deaths in Alberta, issues death documents related to investigations, and provides education and training.
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Information for caregivers that are supporting family members who are no longer able to care for themselves.
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Apply for licences for security, locksmith and investigative professionals and businesses, and body armour permits.
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Help, financial assistance and restitution for victims of crime, and grants and training for victim services providers.
In Focus
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Report A Poacher
Play a role in protecting our fish and wildlife resources and natural surroundings by reporting suspicious or illegal activity.
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Rural Crime Announcement
The province is standing up for rural Albertans by acting on concerns to deter crime, reinforce property rights and give victims a stronger voice in the justice system.
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Notice to intervenors
Read the Notice to Intervenors regarding the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA) Reference.
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Minister Doug Schweitzer
Doug Schweitzer was appointed Minister of Justice and Solicitor General and Deputy House Leader on April 30, 2019.
Our responsibilities
Promoting safe communities by:
- providing custodial and community supervision
- prosecuting serious and violent crime cases
Improving access to justice by:
- sharing information to help resolve legal issues
- providing legal representation for those in need
Providing legal and strategic services to government by:
- representing ministries in matters before the courts and tribunals
- drafting public government bills, regulations and Orders in Council
Ministry information
Publications
Resources
- ASIRT news releases
- Legislation
- List of public agencies
- Media inquiries
- Ministry staff directory
- Personal information bank directories
Social media
Featured News
- Jan 28, 2020
Albertans are encouraged to nominate individuals or groups who have improved safety in their communities.
- Jan 20, 2020
The government has established a working group to protect Albertans by combating the growing public safety threat posed by liquor store robberies and thefts.
- Jan 16, 2020
Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on B.C.’s attempt to stop shipments of Alberta oil: