Both the Crown and defense agreed to Takakenew’s release. Justice Gerald Allbright imposed strict conditions on Takakenew’s release. There is a ban on publication on the details of the hearing. Takakenew will be released on $1,000 bail. He will be under house arrest 24-hours a day. He must comply with curfew checks, abstain from alcohol and drugs not prescribed by a medical doctor. Takakenew was ordered not to contact several people, except through his lawyer. There is a ban on publishing their names. Takakenew has been in custody since Edmonton Police arrested him on Aug. 26, 2020. He was living in Edmonton since Laverdiere’s murder. Saskatchewan RCMP issued a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest on Aug. 4, 2020.