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There are various levels of courts in the province of Nova Scotia.

The Small Claims Court provides a quick, informal and cost-effective method for deciding claims.

The Bankruptcy Court and the Probate Court deal with financial and inheritance matters respectively.

The Provincial Court is where most criminal matters are heard.

The Supreme Court has two branches; the General Division and the Family Division in Metro Halifax and Cape Breton. In other areas, family matters are heard in the Family Court.

And finally, there is the Court of Appeal, the highest court in the province.

For more detailed information on Nova Scotia's Courts, click on the drop-down menus at the top of this page.

For information on the organization of the courts across Canada, click here: Canada's Court System.

For information on the Canadian justice system, legislation, law enforcement, national crime statistics, and other public justice institutions click here:  Justice and the Law in Canada.

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