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
- Dec 10, 2019
Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement on Human Rights Day:
- Dec 04, 2019
Alberta is adding more than 500 RCMP positions in rural communities across the province and fostering a new public safety partnership with municipalities.
- Nov 25, 2019
The Government of Alberta is strengthening the justice system by immediately doubling the number of Crown articling students, ensuring homegrown talent stays in Alberta.