Bail decision date set for Dawson Creek murder accused Schmidt

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A black gavel and small set of golden justice scales. — Nolan Schmidt was charged with aggravated assault, discharging a firearm with intent and murder. (Canva.)

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A pretrial conference will come soon for a man accused of murder in Dawson Creek, as will a decision regarding whether or not he’s eligible for bail.

Nolan Schmidt was charged with aggravated assault, discharging a firearm with intent and murder following his arrest in January following a pair of shootings in the city that left one person dead and another hospitalized.

According to a representative from the B.C. Prosecution Service (BCPS), Schmidt is set to return to court on Monday, September 15th for the court to give its decision regarding whether he will be eligible for bail.

This comes after a bail hearing for Schmidt was held on Monday, September 8th, following a delay from its initial date in mid-August.

Following the bail decision, according to the BCPS, a pre-trial conference for Schmidt will reportedly be held.

Pre-trial conferences are held to go over information such as disclosure of the Crown’s evidence, planned witnesses, any admissions either party is willing to make and whether it’s possible to settle the matter without a trial.

A publication ban is in effect covering the details of Schmidt’s bail hearing.