PSYC39H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Parole Parole, Family Law, United States Territorial Court
Document Summary
Made up of numerous types of courts that are separated by jurisdiction and levels of legal superiority. Jurisdiction - can be provincial (civil, criminal), federal (federal legislation), and military courts. Levels - 4-tier hierarchy so higher levels have more legal authority and control lower levels. Administrative tribunals - not part of court system but resemble courts; resolve disputes in. Canada over administrative issues in provincial and federal jurisdictions; e. g. liquor. Licensing board is a provincial administrative tribunal and parole board is federal. Provincial and territorial courts- inferior; everywhere except nunavut; broad range of cases and can hear appeals from admin tribunals too; can specialize in areas, e. g. drug treatment. Provincial and territorial superior courts - rst appeal for inferior courts; more serious cases, with juries, specialize in particular areas like family law. Courts of appeal - review decisions by superior-level courts, no trials or witnesses.
