R. v. R.J.H., 2006 ABQB 656

• Judge: Watson, J.
• Court: Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta (Canada)
• Case Date: September 01, 2006
• Citations: 2006 ABQB 656;(2006), 405 A.R. 231 (QB)

R. v. R.J.H. (2006), 405 A.R. 231 (QB)

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Temp. Cite: [2006] A.R. TBEd. SE.089

Her Majesty the Queen, Agent for the Attorney General for Alberta and the Legal Aid Society of Alberta (respondents) v. R.J.H. (applicant)

(040189862Q1; 2006 ABQB 656)

Indexed As: R. v. R.J.H.

Alberta Court of Queen's Bench

Judicial District of Edmonton

Watson, J.

September 6, 2006.

Summary:

The accused was charged with attempted murder, aggravated sexual assault, unlawful confinement, breaking and entering a dwelling house and committing aggravated sexual assault, and using a weapon in committing a sexual assault. The accused applied for an order that the Legal Aid Society of Alberta or Her Majesty The Queen be directed to pay the expenses for report preparation and court appearances for Dr. Semrau, a forensic psychiatric expert. The accused invoked ss. 7, 11(d) and 24(1) of the Charter, arguing that the order sought was necessary for the accused to make full answer and defence and have a fair trial. The accused had qualified for the appointment of counsel through the Legal Aid Society, but the Society denied a request to fund an assessment and report by Dr. Semrau.

The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench held that the Legal Aid Society had been improperly joined to the matter and it was removed as a party and no order would be made against it. The court concluded that the psychiatric investigation sought was necessary to ensure the accused a fair trial and that the Crown should defray the cost of that investigation. The court directed that unless the Crown made arrangements to guarantee the payment of Dr. Semrau's account by September 15, 2006, the prosecution of the accused would be conditionally stayed on September 18, 2006, pending the Crown taking that step. The court's order was limited to an investigation of the accused's case by Dr. Semrau and his provision of a report to the accused's counsel. The court retained jurisdiction to consider whether the Crown should be required to defray the further cost of Dr. Semrau's attendance as a witness.

Editor's Note: Certain names in the following case have been initialized or the case otherwise edited to prevent the disclosure of identities where required by law, publication ban, Maritime Law Book's editorial policy or otherwise.

Civil Rights - Topic 3133

Trials - Due process, fundamental justice and fair hearings - Criminal and quasi-criminal proceedings - Right of accused to make full answer and defence - [See Civil Rights - Topic 3157 ].

Civil Rights - Topic 3157

Trials - Due process, fundamental justice and fair hearings - Criminal and quasi-criminal proceedings - Right to just and fair trial - The accused faced serious charges, including attempted murder and aggravated sexual assault - The accused applied for an order that the Legal Aid Society or Her Majesty The Queen be directed to pay the expenses for report preparation and court appearances for Dr. Semrau, a forensic psychiatric expert - The accused invoked ss. 7, 11(d) and 24(1) of the Charter, arguing that the order sought was necessary for the accused to make full answer and defence and have a fair trial in two ways: (1) by way of presenting a case of "not criminally responsible due to mental disorder" or sentencing submissions; and (2) in cross-examining on the Crown's expert evidence - The accused had qualified for the appointment of counsel through the Legal Aid Society, but the Society denied a request to fund an assessment by Dr. Semrau - The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench held that the psychiatric investigation by Dr. Semrau was necessary to ensure the accused a fair trial and that the Crown should defray the cost of that investigation - The court directed that unless the Crown made arrangements to guarantee the payment of Dr. Semrau's account by September 15, 2006, the prosecution would be conditionally stayed on September 18, 2006, pending the Crown taking that step - The order was limited to an investigation by Dr. Semrau and his provision of a report - The court retained jurisdiction to consider whether the Crown should be required to defray the further cost of Dr. Semrau's attendance as a witness - See paragraphs 115 to 146.

Civil Rights - Topic 8380.7

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Denial of rights - Remedies - Costs (incl. cost of defence experts) - [See Civil Rights - Topic 3157 ].

Criminal Law - Topic 128

Rights of accused - Right to make full answer and defence - [See Civil Rights - Topic 3157 ].

Government Programs - Topic 1521

Legal aid - Judicial review - General - The accused faced serious charges, including attempted murder and aggravated sexual assault - The accused applied for an order directing that the Legal Aid Society of Alberta or Her Majesty The Queen be directed to pay the expenses for report preparation and court appearances for Dr. Semrau, a forensic psychiatric expert - The application invoked ss. 7, 11(d) and 24(1) of the Charter - The accused had qualified for the appointment of counsel through the Legal Aid Society, but the Society denied a request to fund an assessment and report by Dr. Semrau - The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench held that the Legal Aid Society had been improperly joined to the matter and it was removed as a party - The accused's motion was not a properly framed judicial review application against the Society - It was brought within the criminal proceeding to which the Society was not a party - No order would be made against the Society - See paragraphs 34 to 59.

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R. v. Graveline (R.), [2006] 1 S.C.R. 609; 347 N.R. 268; 207 C.C.C.(3d) 481; 266 D.L.R.(4th) 42; 2006 CarswellQue 3399; 2006 SCC 16, refd to. [para. 129, footnote 78].

R. v. Allender (B.W.F.), [1997] 2 S.C.R. 333; 214 N.R. 296; 94 B.C.A.C. 161; 152 W.A.C. 161; 117 C.C.C.(3d) 1; 1997 CarswellBC 1515; 1997 CarswellBC 1514, affing. (1996), 70 B.C.A.C. 241; 115 W.A.C. 241 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 132, footnote 79].

R. v. Sigmund, Howe, Defend and Curry, [1968] 1 C.C.C. 91; 60 W.W.R.(N.S.) 257 (B.C.C.A.), refd to. [para. 132, footnote 79].

R. v. Stephenson (J.G.) (2006), 221 B.C.A.C. 184; 364; W.A.C. 184; 205 C.C.C.(3d) 214; 2006 CarswellBC 88; 2006 BCCA 25, refd to. [para. 132, footnote 80].

R. v. Papakosmas (C.), [1999] H.C.A. 37 (Aust. H.C.), refd to. [para. 132, footnote 81].

Statutes Noticed:

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 1982, sect. 7, sect. 11(d) [para. 6].

Authors and Works Noticed:

Barry, Graeme A., Spectrum of Possibilities: The Role of the Provincial Superior Courts in    the   Canadian    Administrative    State (2005), 31 Man. L.J. 149, generally [para. 48, footnote 48].

Counsel:

Rob Beck, for the Crown;

David Willson, for the accused;

Matthew Woodley, for the Legal Aid Society of Alberta.

This application was heard on September 1, 2006, before Watson, J., of the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench, Judicial District of Edmonton, who delivered the following judgment on September 6, 2006.