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Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General

Leads a fair and innovative justice system, ensures effective policing and supports victims of crime.

Government is undergoing a transition, including ministry changes. New ministry and cabinet information can be found on the Cabinet page.

Key services

  • Alberta Crown Prosecution Service
    This service conducts criminal prosecutions and strives for just and timely outcomes for the accused, victims and the public.
  • Correctional services
    Adult offender and youth services, including community corrections, remand centres, and rules for visiting inmates.
  • Corrections and law enforcement careers
    Promote safe and secure communities across Alberta by being part of our dedicated corrections and law enforcement team.
  • Law enforcement
    Office of the Sheriff, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) and civil enforcement agency complaints.
  • Maintenance enforcement in Alberta
    Collection and enforcement of court-ordered child support, spousal and partner support, and MEP supports and resources.
  • Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
    This office investigates deaths in Alberta, issues death documents related to investigations, and provides education and training.
  • People in care
    Information for caregivers that are supporting family members who are no longer able to care for themselves.
  • Security licences and permits
    Apply for licences for security, locksmith and investigative professionals and businesses, and body armour permits.
  • Victim services
    Help, financial assistance and restitution for victims of crime, and grants and training for victim services providers.

In Focus

  • Photo of Premier Jason Kenney and his Cabinet.
    Alberta Cabinet
    Cabinet ministers are in charge of specific government ministries and are responsible for policy matters and issues related to the day-to-day operation of government.
  • Photo of legislature
    Connect with the Premier
    Send a message to Premier Jason Kenney, invite him to attend an event, or request a congratulatory message or scroll.

  • Report A Poacher

    Play a role in protecting our fish and wildlife resources and natural surroundings by reporting suspicious or illegal activity.

  • Help for victims of crime

    The Victims of Crime Fund supports domestic violence survivors, provides help for victims in court, promotes restorative justice and expands services for Indigenous victims.

  • Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

    Learn more about services and supports for vulnerable Albertans and their families.

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

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Featured News

  • Jul 12, 2019
    Standing up for our energy exports

    The Government of Alberta has filed a Notice of Intervention in British Columbia’s appeal to restrict the transportation of Alberta oil.

  • Jul 03, 2019
    Alberta Crown Prosecution Service statement

    Eric Tolppanen, head of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, issued the following statement to confirm the appointment of an out-of-province Crown prosecutor for the investigation into allegations in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership election and vote irregularities:

  • Jun 26, 2019
    Returning accountability to the Senate

    Bill 13, the Alberta Senate Election Act, would reinstate Senate nominee elections to enable Albertans to choose who would best represent them in the Senate.

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