The Ministry of the Attorney General has developed a plan to deal with COVID-19 in the province’s court system, but for now, they are keeping courtrooms open.
The province says it’s not currently aware of any confirmed cases amongst any staff or courthouse users.
“All employees have been asked to continue maintaining good hygiene, including regular hand-washing, avoiding touching face, coughing or sneezing into elbow or sleeve and disposing of tissues appropriately, as the best way to avoid contracting or spreading respiratory illnesses,” reads a statement from the ministry on Friday.
Lawyers, parties and witnesses who are ill, in self-isolation as recommended by a health professional, or in quarantine should take steps to notify others and the court as soon as possible.
Parties with lawyers and witnesses whose testimony has been arranged by a lawyer should contact the lawyer.
For a criminal proceeding, people without lawyers should contact the Crown prosecutor assigned to their case.
People without lawyers for other types of proceedings should contact the court registry where their appearance is scheduled.
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