Prisoner's Rights in Alberta: Challenges and Opportunities

This report prepared by the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre discusses the rights of adults (persons who are 18 years or older) who have been accused or convicted of crimes and are either being held in custody in Alberta jails or correctional institutions or being supervised in the community by correctional authorities (for example, those released on bail, parole or other forms of conditional release).

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Office of the Sheriff – Civil Enforcement

This office regulates Alberta’s civil enforcement industry. They respond to complaints from the public about civil enforcement agencies and their employees. Guided by the Civil Enforcement Act, this office regulates the civil enforcement industry in alberta. This page has a list of and links to registered civil enforcement agencies in Alberta.

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Reporting Fraud
This information on reporting fraud is prepared by the Edmonton Police Service. It provides information on how to report a fraud to the police when you’re a victim

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Corporate Registry (Service Alberta)
Corporate Registry is a centralized storehouse of corporate information for currently and formerly registered Alberta corporations, registered extra-provincial corporations, partnerships and trade names (business names), and non profit organizations. Find out how it works. Get forms, complete searches, register a business or non-profit.

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Alberta Office of the Seniors Advocate
The main functions of the Alberta Office of the Seniors Advocate are to provide resolution support to senior Albertans and their families. They provide information and links to government and/or community programs and services. The Office also provides policy advice and makes recommendations to the Government of Alberta to improve senior services and programs.

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Policing complaints, appeals and compliments (Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
If you’re not satisfied with the services or policies of a municipal or First Nations police service, or the conduct of a police officer, the Police Act gives you the right to complain about it. This page also provides information on how to file a complaint against RCMP, Sheriff, Peace Officer, or First Nations Police Officer.

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Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords

This kit has been designed for landlords, property managers and anyone else who works on-site or has access to residential rental units. It will help you understand the role you can play in preventing domestic violence on your premises. It also provides basic information on dealing with domestic violence when it does occur. For more CPLEA resources on abuse and violence in a relationship see: www.willownet.ca and www.cplea.ca/publications/abuse-and-family-violence/

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Directory of Personal Information Banks

In Alberta each government department is required to have a directory of personal information banks (PIBs) and make it available to the public. A personal information bank lists the type of personal information held by a public body. A personal information bank does not provide direct access to an individual’s records. For further information check out this page.

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Criminal Prosecutions
This information is provided by the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General. Has general information on the Crown Prosecutor's office, a link to a publication on what you need to know if you have been charged with a crime, and answers to common questions such as "Do Crown prosecutors "plea bargain?" and more.

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Criminal Justice Process for Youth
Chart describing criminal justice process for youth.

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