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Are the courts still hearing family law matters?
As of September 6, 2022, most family matters are once again being held in person. COVID-19 protocols will still need to be followed. For more information, see the following notices:
https://www.manitobacourts.mb.ca/site/assets/files/1994/practice_direction_masters_2022.pdf
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Are the courts still hearing child protection matters?
Starting March 7th, 2022, child protection trials, intake lists, and pre-trial conference lists will proceed in person. This will be the first step in a gradual lifting of restrictions that will end with a full return to pre-pandemic practices in September of 2022.
For more details, see the March 1st court notice here:
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Are the courts still holding bail hearings?
Yes. Bail hearings are being held remotely. Accused persons being held in custody are appearing by video, wherever possible. Counsel are allowed to appear remotely or in person.
If you are applying to act as a surety for an accused person and want to address the court, speak to the accused person’s lawyer ahead of the bail hearing.
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Are the courts still holding jury trials?
Starting March 7th, 2022, all jury trials will resume in person.
For more details, see the March 1st court notice here:
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Are the courts hearing out of custody criminal matters?
All out of custody criminal trials in the Court of King’s Bench will resume in-person starting March 7th, 2022. For more details, see the March 1st court notice here.
All out of custody criminal trials and preliminary hearings in Provincial Court will proceed as scheduled, in both major court centres and circuit courts. For more information, see the February 18, 2022 notice here.
The Provincial Offences court office at 373 Broadway in Winnipeg is once again open to the public as of February 28, 2022, and matters may be heard in person. For more information, see the February 18, 2022 notice here.
PTC/PCC court (or “paper court”) appearances will be held virtually. Lawyers will be able to call in and handle these appearances ahead of time. If you are representing yourself on one of these matters, see the June 8, 2021 Notice for instructions.
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Are the courts hearing small claims matters?
Small Claims Court will resume in-person hearings on June 8, 2020.
Adjourned hearings set between March 17 and June 7, 2020 will be assigned to an administrative list by teleconference.
Call the court if you have not received a letter by June 3, 2020:
http://www.manitobacourts.mb.ca/site/assets/files/1966/notice_-_small_claims_court_may_15_2020.pdf
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Are the courts still scheduling court tours?
Yes. For information about availability, see the booking page here.
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Is the Court of Appeal still hearing matters?
As of March 14th, 2022, the Court of Appeal will once again begin hearing appeals and motions in person.
For more information, view the March 1st, 2022 court notice here:
https://www.manitobacourts.mb.ca/site/assets/files/1995/ca_notice_march_1_2022.pdf
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Are there any changes at the Appeal Commission?
The Appeal Commission hears appeals from the Workers Compensation Board Review Office or the Reconsideration Committee. They also hear appeals from victims of crime filed under The Criminal Injuries Compensation Act and The Victims’ Bill of Rights. They are holding hearings by video conference or teleconference.
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Is the Residential Tenancies Branch scheduling any hearings for Orders of Possession?
Hearings for eviction for late rent payment were temporarily paused. Orders of Possession for impairment of safety or unlawful activity were always being scheduled. However, the Residential Tenancies Branch is now scheduling all hearings, including those dealing with late rent payments as of October 1, 2020.
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Are hearings at the Manitoba Labour Board postponed?
As of June 25, 2021, the Manitoba Labour Board has resumed some of its activities, including hearings. For more information, visit the Board’s website here:
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Who is allowed to be in the courtrooms?
As of June 27, 2022, members of the public are once again allowed to enter courtrooms without restrictions. For more information, read the notice of May 13th, 2022 found here.