Are claims involving claimants identified as vulnerable persons automatically expedited?
Vulnerable persons need procedural accommodations that address specific vulnerabilities and therefore it would not necessarily be fair to expedite them all. Some cases are expedited, but some have a full hearing, which takes place in a more informal setting. As a general rule, proceedings involving vulnerable persons will be given scheduling priority. However, some cases may be reasonably delayed if doing so ensures meeting the objectives of the Guideline. The streaming of cases, i.e. identifying whether a case is straightforward, complex, regular or expedited, is based on the substance of the claim.
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