Criminal Law
Criminal law cases heard before the court are summary conviction offences, less serious indictable offences under section 553 of the Criminal Code of Canada, and indictable offences where the defendant has elected to have his or her trial heard in the Ontario Court of Justice (excluding offences found under section 469 of the Criminal Code of Canada - murder, treason, etc.). Cases are heard by a judge only. Appeals from these cases are heard by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
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