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38128
Christopher Michael Staetter v. Director of Adult Forensic Psychiatric Services, et al.
(British Columbia) (Criminal) (By Leave)
(Publication ban in case)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-27 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2018-11-23 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2018-11-23 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2018-11-22 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The motion for an extension of time to serve and file the application for leave to appeal is granted. The motion for an extension of time to serve and file the response to the application for leave to appeal is granted. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Numbers CA43979 and CA43980, 2017 BCCA 68, dated February 8, 2017, is dismissed. Dismissed |
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| 2018-11-22 |
Decision on motion to extend time, See decision on application. Granted |
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| 2018-11-22 |
Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, See decision on application. Granted |
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| 2018-10-22 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2018-10-22 | Submission of motion to extend time, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2018-10-22 | Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, Completed on: 2018-10-22, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2018-07-20 | Notice of change of solicitor, (Letter Form), John Caldwell is now counsel for the Respondent, Attorney General of British Columbia | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 2018-07-20 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B; amended certificate required-rec'd 2018/07/24 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 2018-07-20 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 2018-07-20 |
Motion to extend time, (Letter Form), to serve and file the response; fees missing-rec'd 2018/07/24; service on applicant missing-rec'd 2018/07/23, Completed on: 2018-07-24 |
Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 2018-07-20 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Letter Form), service on applicant missing-rec'd 2018/07/23, Completed on: 2018-07-23 | Attorney General of British Columbia |
| 2018-07-06 | Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2018-07-06 | Christopher Michael Staetter |
| 2018-06-28 | Notice of name, (Letter Form) | Director of Adult Forensic Psychiatric Services |
| 2018-06-28 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B | Director of Adult Forensic Psychiatric Services |
| 2018-06-28 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A; Amended certificate required-rec'd 2018/07/03 | Director of Adult Forensic Psychiatric Services |
| 2018-06-28 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2018-06-28 | Director of Adult Forensic Psychiatric Services |
| 2018-05-30 | Letter advising parties of an incomplete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED 2018/05/30 | |
| 2018-04-04 | Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Motion to extend time required-rec'd 2018/07/06, Completed on: 2018-07-06 | Christopher Michael Staetter |
| 2017-06-01 | Letter requesting further materials; Court file number not assigned | |
| 2017-04-24 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a notice of application for leave to appeal | |
| 2017-04-18 | Notice of application for leave to appeal, SECOND APPLICATION, Completed on: 2017-04-18 | Christopher Michael Staetter |
| 2017-04-18 | Notice of application for leave to appeal, FIRST APPLICATION, Completed on: 2017-04-18 | Christopher Michael Staetter |
| 2017-02-03 | Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), Deborah K. Lovett (by email). Ms. Lovett is counsel for the respondent. | Director of Adult Forensic Psychiatric Services |
| 2017-01-06 | Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, Christopher Michael Staetter. Letter from the registrar (PREMATURE) | |
| 2016-11-25 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a notice of application for leave to appeal | |
| 2016-11-25 | Notice of application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2016-11-25 | Christopher Michael Staetter |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Staetter, Christopher Michael | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Adult Forensic Psychiatric Services | Respondent | Active |
| Attorney General of British Columbia | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Staetter, Christopher Michael
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Director of Adult Forensic Psychiatric Services
Counsel
Alandra Harlington
2544 Dunlevy St.
Suite 12
Victoria, British Columbia
V8R 5Z2
Telephone: (250) 480-7404
FAX: (250) 480-7455
Email: dl@lw-law.ca
Party: Attorney General of British Columbia
Counsel
865 Hornby Street
6th Floor
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-1126
FAX: (604) 660-1133
Email: john.caldwell@gov.bc.ca
Agent
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 783-8817
FAX: (613) 788-3500
Email: robert.houston@gowlingwlg.com
Summary
Keywords
Criminal law – Appeals – Whether the Court of Appeal erred – Whether the Court of Appeal violated the applicant’s right to a fair hearing.
Summary
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Mr. Staetter was found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder for uttering threats and criminal harassment. The British Columbia Criminal Code Review Board (hereinafter Review Board) ordered a series of custodial disposition orders under Part XX.1 (Mental Disorder Provisions) of the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, namely s. 672.54. Mr. Staetter’s application for habeas corpus was dismissed. Dickson J.A. dismissed Mr. Staetter’s application for release pending appeal. The Court of Appeal held that the Review Board’s findings were reasonable and supported by the evidence. The Court of Appeal dismissed Mr. Staetter’s habeas corpus appeal and the appeal of the decision of the Review Board.
Lower court rulings
Supreme Court of British Columbia
2016 BCSC 1840, 27073
Applicant’s application for habeas corpus dismissed
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
CA43979, CA43980
Applicant’s application for release pending appeal dismissed
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)
2017 BCCA 68, CA43979, CA43980
Applicant’s appeals dismissed
Filed documents
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