Submitted by CBABC Sections
Summary of Meetings
Number of Meetings Held:4
November 17, 2016
Guest Speaker: Joel Gold, Deputy Regional Crown Counsel
Meeting Title/Topic: Looking to the Future for Crown and Improving Relationships with the Defence Bar
Synopsis: Looking to the Future for Crown and Improving Relationships with the Defence Bar
December 8, 2016
Guest Speaker: Judge Stephen Harrison - BC Provincial Court
Meeting Title/Topic: Emerging Challenges in Kamloops Provincial Court (Criminal)
Synopsis: A discussion between the Bench and Bar around challenges being faced in the Provincial Court (Criminal).
May 25, 2017
Guest Speakers: Liana Powell, Manager Kamloops Forensic Psychiatric Services Clinic, and Dr. Sunette Lessing, Psychiatrist
Meeting Title/Topic: Forensic Psychiatric Services - Firness, NCRMD, and PSR Assessments
Synopsis: Ms Powell and Dr. Lessing presented on fitness, NCRMD, and PSR assessments, as well as other services provided by the Kamloops clinic.
July 27, 2017
Guest Speaker: Lindsay Gordon, Manager Kamloops Community Corrections Office
Meeting Title/Topic: Community Corrections Programs and Services
Synopsis: Ms Gordon provided counsel with an update on programs and services offered through the Community Corrections Branch.
Comments and Observations of the Chair
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