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Criminal Law: Court, Community and Correctional Services

Court and correctional services supporting individuals in the justice system, including probation, criminal injuries compensation, and court services at all levels for matters like fines, bankruptcy, and self-representation.

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Provides information and resources for those who do not have a lawyer and plan to represent themselves in the Supreme Court of PEI. Includes:
  • List of available resources
  • Rules of the court
  • What to do if in custody and planning to file a criminal appeal
  • Resources to help decide whether to hire a lawyer
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Receives all bankruptcy documents and conducts and renders decisions in contested bankruptcy hearings.
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The Supreme Court is the superior trial court for PEI and hears cases regarding:
  • Civil (including family) and criminal matters
  • Appeals from administrative tribunals
  • Appeals from Provincial Court
  • Probate and estate matters
Provides online resources to help inform the public about legislated court procedures for Criminal and Civil cases, and Supreme Court decisions.
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Hears cases where the defendant is between ages 12-18 years and is alleged to have committed a criminal offence(s).

Online information is available about what to expect and what is recommended when charged with an offence and preparing to attend Youth Justice Court.

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Receives payments from people who have been ordered to pay financial restitution by Provincial Court as part of their sentence or who have received a fine under certain PEI laws such as:
  • Highway Traffic Act
  • Environmental Protection Act
  • Trespass Act
  • Off-Highway Vehicle Act
  • Cannabis Act
  • Liquor Control Act
Note on parking tickets: Parking tickets issued in Charlottetown must be paid at the Charlottetown City Police station and parking tickets issued in Summerside must be paid at Summerside City Hall.
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Judges of Provincial Court hear cases and exercise powers given to them by laws enacted by both the federal and provincial governments. Cases heard in Provincial Court include offences under the following legislation:
  • Criminal Code of Canada
  • Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Cannabis Act
  • Fisheries Act
  • Employment Insurance Act
  • Income Tax Act
  • Environmental Protection Act
  • Highway Traffic Act
  • Trespass of Property Act
  • Dog Act
  • City and municipal by-laws
Provides online versions of policies and forms specific to the Provincial Court of PEI, including:
  • How to access Court files and documents
  • Preliminary Inquiry forms and other forms
  • Policy documents
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Provides support to Supreme Court, Provincial Court and the Court of Appeal and assists the public by providing information, filing or registering legal documents, and other matters related to the Courts. Types of court matters this office can provide assistance with include:
  • Estates (wills and probate)
  • General Section
  • Small claim
  • Family court
  • Divorce proceedings
  • Court records
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Provides free legal representation and assistance to income eligible individuals who have serious legal needs in the areas of criminal law, youth criminal justice, and family and civil law.
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Offers a 45-minute consultation with a lawyer for legal information and general advice. The lawyer will assess if there's a legal issue, explain the process, timeline, and costs. They cannot prepare documents or represent the client. If further work is needed and agreed upon, additional fees apply.

Note: This is not Legal Aid.

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Provides free resources and support to racialized people to learn about their legal rights in the areas of family, immigration, and criminal law. Includes:
  • Legal information and publications in plain language
  • Support navigating the justice system
  • Access to free legal advice for up to four hours from lawyers who have completed trauma-informed training and anti-racism training
  • Access to legal clinics hosted by Justice Avenues in community spaces
  • Referrals to lawyers and other relevant community supports
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