You may have heard that criminal trials have been delayed due to a lack of sheriff's officers. Some lawyers say they are not surprised, given the state of the province’s criminal justice system. But it should not come as a surprise because it’s been in disarray for centuries. Here is a letter to the editor in the Evening Telegram, under the Police Court column, dated Sept. 01, 1880. To the Editor, Evening Telegram Sir, The conditions of the Police Court just now is one that c