Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Juvenile Court, Canada Border Services Agency, Affidavit

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: James Hildebrand

Document Summary

Trial courts (original jurisdiction): the court in which a legal action is first brought before a judge for a decision. Courts of appeal: hear appeals for the decisions of courts of original jurisdiction. Civil courts: small claims court hear cases where the amount of money involved is relatively small, usually less than 10,000$. (less than 25 000 in. Supreme court of canada: final and highest appeal court in canada, national importance. Case is first heard in provincial court, determine if it has sufficient evidence to warrant full hearing by superior court. Minor or less serious offense is brought upon by summary conviction rules of procedures. In a serious case, brought upon by indictment. Charge is read to the accused, then accused is asked he or she pleads, if guilty, evidence is heard and confirmed, penalty imposed. If not guilty, crown obliged to proceed with its evidence to show that criminal is guilty.