Philosophy 2074F/G Lecture Notes - Impulsivity, Petit Jury, Schizophrenia

• School: Western University
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: Philosophy 2074F/G
• Professor: bieber

Document Summary

Hears summary convictions, and 50% of indictable offences. Judges of the provincial court are appointed by the provincial government. A judge alone hears the cases: the superior court othis court hears serious criminal cases. Indictable offences such as murder, forcible rape, robbery. These cases may be heard by a judge alone, or by a judge and jury. The only level of court that may have a jury is the provincial superior court. Furthermore this court also hears appeals from the provincial courts related to summary and conviction offences. May also hear civil cases involving money over 10,000 dollars. Is involved within actions of the government and federal agencies. May hear cases, challenging the practice of federal correctional agencies such as prisons or the constitutionality of their decisions ocourt of appeals. Appeals from the trial division may be made to the federal court of appeals and may reach the supreme court of.