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At a bail hearing, a Justice of the Peace (JP) decides if a person arrested for a crime should be released before trial.
First-appearance JP bail hearings take place throughout Alberta:
The development of the JP bail hearing process was driven by the:
A first-appearance bail hearing happens by video or teleconferencing:
If you’re arrested, you have the right to speak to a lawyer before you appear at a bail hearing.
The JP typically decides one of 3 things:
If there's no decision, the case is held over to the next court date in Provincial Court.
An Electronic Disclosure (E-Disclosure) account is required to use this service.
Counsel of record can use the online Bail Request Page to:
You can also get this information online:
Contact the Crown Bail Office for the JOIN docket number.
Hours: 8 am to midnight, 365 days a year
Phone: 1-855-432-8828
Email: [email protected]
Use your E-Disclosure credentials and JOIN docket number to:
The system uses two-factor authentication – make sure you can answer your designated first or second phone number so you can enter your PIN.
Follow the prompts and use your docket number to get information about the case.
The quick reference card for accessing the hearing list (PDF, 169 KB) on the Bail Request Page is available for download.
Defence counsel or law enforcement may contact the Crown Bail Office 365 days a year.
Hours: 8 am to midnight
Phone: 1-855-432-8828
Email: [email protected]
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