LAWS 1000 Study Guide - Final Guide: Canadian Judicial Council, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Superior Court
16 Apr 2016
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A mixed court system a complex system organized according to federal and provincial division of power, their jurisdiction and place in the hierarchy. Superior court of justice & ontario court of justice (youths) Superior court of justice under section 469 of the criminal code serious ofences must be tried by this court, including murder also hears a variety of civil cases(divisional, some family law matters, small claims under . Ontario court of justice according to article 533 of the criminal code, this court shares jurisdiction over adults for criminal ofences. 90% of crimes are less serious ofences youth (under the youth criminal justice act) family afairs under provincial jurisdiction (custody of children, access, support, adoption, child protection matters) special court to deal with non-violent ofenders, drug addicts towards rehab. Supreme court of canada created in 1875 before it was taken to the judicial committee of the privy council, even until 1933 (criminal) and.
