JOLIETTE, QC, June 28, 2024 /CNW/ – The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Quebec, Mr. Simon Jolin-Barrette, the Minister of Public Security and Minister responsible for the Estrie region, Mr. François Bonnardel, and the Member of Parliament for JolietteMr. François St-Louisannounce the implementation of new security measures at the courthouse of Joliette. As of today, security arches are in operation at the entrance to the palace.
It should be noted that in a courthouse, it is prohibited to have in one’s possession a firearm or any other object that could be used to harm a person’s physical integrity, threaten them or intimidate them. In addition, refusing to comply with security measures, leaving the premises or being expelled does not release a person from their obligation to comply with a summons or a subpoena to appear before the court.
Considering the implementation of these new measures, it is recommended that people who will attend the courthouse plan their trips, because they remain responsible for arriving on time for a hearing, even if waiting times could be observed at the entrance to the palace.
The modernization of security equipment will help to strengthen the feeling of security of the population as well as of the justice system workers who work every day at the courthouse.
An investment of 31 million dollars
Remember that on June 3, an investment of $31 million was announced. Of this sum, 7.6 million will be used to add and modernize equipment in the Quebec courthouse network and 23.4 million will be used for training and hiring special constables.
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“We are acting to make the courthouse of Joliette more modern and even safer with the implementation of new security measures effective today. The deployment of metal detection arches helps maximize the feeling of security of local stakeholders and citizens who will have to go to the courthouse. »
Simon Jolin-BarretteMinister of Justice and Attorney General of Quebec
“The addition of security arches in several courthouses in Quebec is an important step towards making them even safer places. These arches are part of the various means available to us to ensure the safety of Quebecers in our courthouses. »
Francois Bonnardel, Minister of Public Security and Minister responsible for the Estrie region
“I welcome the new security measures put in place at the courthouse in Joliette. It is very important that people in our region feel safe when using legal services. »
François St-Louisdeputy of Joliette
Related Link
To learn more about the services offered at the Joliette courthouse: Québec.ca/palaisdejustice.
SOURCE Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Quebec
Source: Audrey Lepage, Press Officer, Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Quebec, 418 809-7269; Information: Cathy Chenard, Media Relations, Quebec Ministry of Justice, [email protected]; Media Relations, Communications Directorate, Ministry of Public Security, 418 646-6777, ext. 30274, [email protected]
