Yes, absolutely, that is one option.
I addressed this with the justice department the day before yesterday. Through their own efficiencies they are able to free up court time first thing in the morning, when they are able to deal with court cases that are coming before them.
Unfortunately, from a policing perspective, our people will still have to show up someplace, whether it's at a video location or at a courthouse. If they don't get their notice, they automatically get compensated for eight hours. So they may show up, and if they're told they're not required for court today, they still get compensated for eight hours.
We have to build something into the system that allows us to notify our people in advance that they don't have to show up. It's a huge burden.
In the Edmonton Police Service alone we're probably looking at $3 million in overtime annually when our folks show up for court cases and are never required to testify.