Legal Aid Alberta is producing a five-part educational webinar series on bail, running from mid-May to August, delivering the practical knowledge, insights and experiences of seasoned LAA staff and roster lawyers.
This deep-dive series has something important for lawyers across the province. Each session will run from 12 noon until 1:15 p.m. and will be available for on-demand viewing on this page.
LAA is kicked off 2026 with a three-part series on the intersection of metal health and criminal law. The first session is on Jan.15, learn more.
Schedule
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- 12 - 1:15 p.m.
- View recording
Topics covered:
- JP bail vs COJ vs 469 offences
- Obtaining bail packages/file summaries
- How to run a bail when charges in multiple jurisdictions
- Gathering bail plan information, verifying, etc.
- Procedural particularities in different courts: 265/353, 267, 268, 444, regions (e.g. attending 265 early to get onto 353 list for afternoon)
- Revocation
Part Two: Preparing for a JP bail hearing
- Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- 12 - 1:15 p.m.
- View recording
Topics covered:
- Obtaining bail packages/file summaries
- Gathering bail plan information, verifying, etc.
- Common issues at the JP bail stage (e.g. revocation)
- Protecting the record
Part Three: Getting bail in challenging circumstances
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- 12 - 1:15 p.m.
- View recording
Topics covered:
- Putting together a treatment bail (application, medical, crafting conditions)
- Ankle monitor program
- Running a bail in specialty court (MHC or EIC)
- What to know about cash and surities
Part Four: Charter issues and bail
- Friday, July 4, 2025
- 12 - 1:15 p.m.
- View recording
Topics covered:
- Different types of applications that can be used to enforce bail rights
- Need-to-know case law (e.g. Reilly, Levesque, etc)
- Protecting the record
- Obtaining information from client that will assist with a Charter application
Part Five: KB bail and detention reviews
- Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
- 12 - 1:15 p.m.
- View recording
Topics covered:
- Need-to-know case law (e.g. Myers)
- Filing materials for a KB bail
- Fitting your bail plan to the enumerated grounds
- Challenges that often arise when attempting to file a completed order