Case Management Offices (CMO) Out-of-Custody Docket Protocol

UPDATED March 25, 2025

If you are an adult charged with a criminal offence and have a first court appearance coming up, it is important that you speak with a duty counsel lawyer before the day of your appearance. Duty counsel can assist you with brief legal advice and help guide you through the necessary next steps to deal with your charges.  

Note: As of April 1, access to duty counsel over the phone will be discontinued. You can contact duty counsel in-person at all Alberta courthouses on or before your court date.

Case Management Offices (CMO) Appearances

As of April 11, 2023, in-person counter services at all CMO locations will be reinstated for self-represented litigants.  Access for legal counsel to CMO services should continue by way of Remote Courtroom Scheduling (RCS), Adjournment Digital Service (ADS) and email.  It is strongly recommended that legal counsel continue to utilize remote options allowing self represented litigants, who do not have access to remote options, easier access to justice.

Alberta Court of Justice Contact List for CMO Appearances