Practice Direction PD-59 Forms of Address for Parties and Counsel in Proceedings December 16, 2020 This Practice Direction clarifies how parties and/or counsel can advise the Court, other parties, and counsel of their pronouns and form of address.
Annual Report Annual Report 2019/2020 August 11, 2020 This report summarizes the activity for the Criminal Justice - Nanaimo Section for the 2019-2020 Term.
Minutes Recent Amendments to the Criminal Code - Bill C-75 December 17, 2019 This meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Gina's Mexican Cafe in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Guest speaker was The Honourable Judge Justine Saunders (Senior Judge).
Annual Report Annual Report 2018/2019 July 18, 2019 This report summarizes the activity for the Criminal Justice - Nanaimo Section for the 2018-2019 Term.
Minutes All Things Cannabis April 25, 2019 This meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Gina's Mexican Cafe in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Guest speaker was Derek Jackson, Research Counsel.
Minutes Ethics and Civility in the Courtroom December 11, 2018 This meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Gina's Mexican Cafe in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Guest speaker was Derek W. Jackson, LL.B., Legal Research Counsel.
Minutes Restorative Justice at the John Howard Society November 28, 2018 This meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Nanaimo Crown Counsel Office in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Guest speaker were Kirsten Bjermeland, Adult Case Coordinator; and Randi Manz, Program Manager, Restorative Justice Program.
Minutes Right Living Community Unit at VIRCC October 24, 2018 This meeting was held at 12:30 PM at Nanaimo Probation - Community Corrections in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Guest speaker was Christine Bootsma, Assistant Deputy Warden, Programs, Nanaimo Correctional Centre.
Annual Report Annual Report 2017/2018 July 05, 2018 This report summarizes the activity of the Criminal Justice - Nanaimo Section for the 2017/2018 term.
Information Kits Best Practices for Counsel and Members of the Judiciary June 19, 2018 Indigenous people are the most over-represented population in Canada’s criminal justice system. Their experiences within the system are interwoven with issues of colonialism and discrimination. Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System: A Practitioner’s Handbook takes an expansive view of these issues and their impact. Author Jonathan Rudin also provides a practical review of leading case law, as well as day-to-day considerations for practitioners who are working with Indigenous clients.