CRIM 135 Chapter 5: CRIM 135 Chapter 5
9 Feb 2017
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First decision-making bodies that indiv will encounter either. From initial decision-making bodies, one ca appeal to higher courts. Then to provincial & federal courts of appeal. Criminal division and youth criminal justice act. Criminal division of provincial court hears all summary conviction offences & offences under provincial statutes. Court has absolute jurisdiction to hear all matters listed under section of 553 of. Section 553 states the jurisdiction of a provincial court judge to try an accused is absolute and does not depend on the consent of the accused where the accused is charged . With theft or obtaining money or property by false pretences. Section 553 requires only thefts under in value must be heard in provincial court. Court may hear most indictable offences under cc & controlled drugs and. Substances act except those listed under section 469 of code. Court hears all preliminary hearings when accused elects to proceed w/ preliminary hearing prior to possible trial.
