SOC209H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter chapter 7: United States Territorial Court, Preliminary Hearing, Superior Court
Document Summary
Courts are responsible for determining the guilt or innocence of an accused persons for imposing an appropriate sentence on those who are convicted. Responsible for ensuring the rights of the accused person are protected- often includes monitoring the activities of various agents of the cjs. Judicial independence essential to the proper functioning of the courts. Citizens have the right to have their cases tried by tribunals that are fair, impartial and immune from political interference. Supreme court of canada: established by parliament, becomes he final court of appeal for criminal cases in 1933, civil cases 1949, has judges who are federally appointed by the prime minister, operates under the supreme court act. Is the final court of appeal for criminal and civil law. Provincial and territorial superior courts: administered by the provinces. Federal courts of appeal: established by parliament, hears appeal from the federal courts, has judges who are federally appointed, has some criminal jurisdiction.
