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Criminal Law: Court, Community and Correctional Services

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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Supreme Court - Representing Yourself in Court Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

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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Supreme Court - Registrar in Bankruptcy Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

Receives all bankruptcy documents and conducts and renders decisions in contested bankruptcy hearings.

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Supreme Court - Court Services Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

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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Provincial Court - Youth Justice Court Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

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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Provincial Court - Paying Court Ordered Fines and Restitution Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

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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Provincial Court - Court Services Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

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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Legal and Court Services Division - Court Services Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

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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Legal Aid Division - Legal Aid Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS

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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Lawyer Referral Service Provided by: Community Legal Information - AKA: CLI; Community Legal Information Association (former name); CLIA (former name)

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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Justice Avenues Provided by: Community Legal Information - AKA: CLI; Community Legal Information Association (former name); CLIA (former name)

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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