A packed docket day lead to a number of no-shows and trial dates set Sept. 5 at Flin Flon Provincial Court.
Judge Malcolm McDonald issued six warrants for accused adults who did not show up for court. Another six warrants were held until a later date to give accused a chance to make a personal experience.
“These seem to arise in this community,” McDonald said after discussing a long running case with service issues.
It was a heavy month for no-shows. Fewer than five warrants were issued in August.
McDonald was in a positive mood, showing off some dry wit to both the Crown prosecutor and defence.
When a defence counsel mentioned he was often accused of moving too quickly through the docket, McDonald replied, “Well then, I’m your co-accused in that count.”
Later, when a lawyer was leaving for the day, he mentioned how he had to come back during the last docket day after thinking he was done.
While mentioning his plans if the situation arose again, the judge cut him off.
“I’ll issue an unendorsed warrant for your arrest,” McDonald said as the two shared a laugh.
It wasn’t just the lawyers who got a taste of McDonald’s wit. When talking to a person who was accused, who was making his final appearance, he gave a message.
“We’ll be seeing each other again – and I’m sure you don’t want that.”
