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After Taylor indicated he would be seeking an adult term, youth court Judge Steve Lipton heard submissions on whether the teen should be released on bail pending trial.
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, a judge can order an accused’s release on specified conditions, or order them detained.
At Fagan’s request, Lipton imposed a publication ban on the bail hearing, which includes representations made before the court, any evidence presented and the judge’s reasons, if the accused is ordered released.
The teen was arrested following the New Year’s Eve death of Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who was killed when a vehicle fled a traffic stop.
He and his alleged passenger, Amir Abdulrahman, 19, are charged with first-degree murder in connection with the officer’s death.
Under Canadian law, the murder of a police officer, even if it isn’t planned and deliberate, is automatically deemed to be first-degree.
As Taylor presented arguments for why the accused should be held in custody, the teen’s mother sat in the courtroom gallery, having proceedings translated to her into French.
The accused sat quietly in the prisoner’s box, only occasionally looking in the direction of his mother.
Like others watching the proceedings, he remained masked as the prosecutor detailed why in the Crown’s opinion he would be detained, and did not appear to show any outward emotion.
Taylor’s submissions lasted more than two hours.
Fagan will present her arguments Monday afternoon.
Lipton said he will likely reserve his decision.
A bail hearing in Calgary Court of Queen’s Bench for Abdulrahman is set for Feb. 12.
KMartin@postmedia.com
On Twitter: @KMartinCourts
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