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Adult Criminal Court
Includes charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, and The Controlled Drug and
Substances Act. Deals with first appearances on all criminal matters.
Family Services Court
Deals with child protection
hearings initiated by the Department of Social Services. In Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert child protection matters are handled by the Court of Queen's Bench.
Municipal (By-law) Court
In Regina and Saskatoon, deals with violations under city bylaws, including parking tickets, noise infractions and domestic animal violations. In other court locations, bylaw matters are combined with regular court matters. |
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Civil Division - Small Claims Court
Deals with legal disputes of
$15,000 or less. Often includes claims for debts or damages, recovery of personal property and consumer complaints.
Traffic Safety Court
In Regina and
Saskatoon, deals with traffic offences, including speeding and other moving
(and non-moving) violations. Also deals with offences under provincial statutes, including liquor and wildlife violations. Traffic Safety Court does not handle parking tickets. In other court locations, traffic matters are combined with regular court matters.
Youth Justice
Deals with young people between the ages of 12 to 18 years who are charged with committing a criminal offence under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. |
