Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island
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The Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island is the Provincial Court in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, established according to the Provincial Court Act.
The Provincial Court has three judges, who sit in Summerside, Charlottetown, Georgetown, and Souris. The Court has jurisdiction to hear criminal offences and cases contrary to provincial legislation.
The Provincial Court judges also serve as as judges of the Youth Court, which hears cases pursuant to the Youth Offenders Act.
Applications for judicial reviews for decisions made in Provincial Court can be heard by the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, and appeals can be heard by the Appeal Division.
[edit] Current Judges
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chief Provincial Court Judge | John R. A. Douglas |
| Provincial Court Judge | Nancy K. Orr |
| Provincial Court Judge | Jeffrey E. Lantz |
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