Asked by Annie Leishman on May 12, 2024
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Which of the following is correct with respect to the use of a jury in your province?
A) Juries may be available in both criminal and civil matters at the superior court trial level.
B) A jury can be used at the provincial court level in criminal matters only.
C) A jury can be used at the superior court trial level, but only for criminal matters.
D) A jury can be used only at the court of appeal level.
E) Juries are no longer used in Canadian courts.
Superior Court
A type of state or provincial court in some jurisdictions that has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases.
Criminal Matters
Legal issues that involve violations of criminal law, which governs offenses against the state or public order.
Civil Matters
Legal issues and disputes that involve private rights and relationships between individuals or organizations, rather than criminal offenses.
- Identify the legal frameworks governing the use of juries in Canadian courts.
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Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Juries can be used in both criminal and civil matters, but this typically occurs at the superior court trial level, reflecting the broader jurisdiction of these courts in handling serious and complex cases.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the legal frameworks governing the use of juries in Canadian courts.