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Bill 8 (31-1) — court of kings bench judges 2023
Amends the Court of King's Bench Act to increase the number of 'other judges' from 74 to 80.
What changed
- Increases the statutory number of 'other judges' for the Court of King's Bench of Alberta from 74 to 80.
Why it matters
- Expands the capacity of the provincial superior court, potentially impacting judicial workload and access to justice.
- Represents a change in the legislated composition of a key judicial institution.
Other governance concerns
- Judicial capacity
Primary sources (1)
- Primary sourceGovernment documentBill 8 – Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Alberta Legislative Assembly)