The case against a P.E.I. school guidance counsellor accused of sex crimes against a minor will be heard by a judge and jury in P.E.I. Supreme Court — if it goes to trial.

Bethany Jean Toombs, 41, has not yet appeared in person at any of her court dates. Her lawyer, Chris Montigny, told provincial court in Charlottetown Monday that she had opted for a judge and jury trial.

Toombs has been charged with sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching — all against a victim who…