According to the directive, until it is withdrawn, “counsel applying for a removal order shall provide a memorandum to the Court certifying the following information:
(a) The name of the prisoner and his or her current location;
(b) A list of the offences that the prisoner is charged with;
(c) Which Court the prisoner is required to attend (Territorial Court or Justice of the Peace Court);
(d) The date and time when the prisoner is required in Court;
(e) A declaration that the matter is on the Court docket;
(f) A request that the prisoner is to appear in Court by video; and
(g) The reason for the Court appearance.”
“The memorandum can be transmitted to the Court via e-mail or can be delivered in person. If it is transmitted by e-mail, the memorandum can be an unsigned attachment,” the directive added, noting as well that section 527 of the Criminal Code, which requires that the “applicant for a removal order provide an affidavit setting out the facts of the case,” is suspended while the temporary practice directive is in effect.