CRM 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Youth Criminal Justice Act, Drug Courts In The United States, Hybrid Offence

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRM 100
• Professor: Anne- Marie Singh

Document Summary

There are four levels of courts that deal with criminal cases: Provincial/territorial courts - lowest level of courts. Judges are appointed by the provinces and territories. Judges at this level sit without juries and hear cases under the youth criminal justice act. Historically, they dealt with less serious cases (summary offences). An example is the ontario court of justice (ocj). The provincial court system in ontario has two divisions: The superior court of justice and the ontario court of justice. Provincial and superior are the two main levels of the court system in every province and territory. There are a variety of specialized courts such as drug treatment court, bail court, mental health court, youth court, etc. Federally appointed judges hear appeals from the superior court of justice. Appeals from this court are heard by the supreme court of canada. The supreme court of canada is the highest court for all jurisdictions.