Criminal Court System

Question 1

Provincial Courts - Criminal Division

Answer 1

• If an error has occurred, then the appeal can be made to a higher court.
• holds preliminary hearings for most sever indictable offences.
• hears and tries criminal summary.
• arraigns the accused.
• judges are appointed by provincial govnt.

Question 2

Provincial Superior Court - Appeals and Trails

Answer 2

• appointed by the federal govrt.
• tries more severe crimes such as manslaughter.
• hears criminal appeals in summary.
• composed of a judge alone or a judge and jury.
• decisions must be followed by provincial court judges.

Question 3

Provincial Court of Appeal

Answer 3

• Highest court and final court of appeal.
• ## Accepts only appeals that are of great importance.