The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is the
lower trial court of the Canadian province of
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador (; french: Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador; frequently abbreviated as NL) is the easternmost provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic Canada, Atlantic region. The province comprises t ...
. It hears cases relating to
criminal law and
family law
Family law (also called matrimonial law or the law of domestic relations) is an area of the law that deals with family matters and domestic relations.
Overview
Subjects that commonly fall under a nation's body of family law include:
* Marriage ...
.
Judges of the Provincial Court are appointed by the provincial cabinet, on recommendation of the Attorney General.
Judges of the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
Current Judges
''Supernumerary or Per Diem''
See also
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Judicial appointments in Canada
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Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador is the superior court for the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear appeals in both criminal and civil matters from the Provincial Court and design ...
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Court of Appeal of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Court of Appeal of Newfoundland and Labrador is at the top of the hierarchy of courts for the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Court of Appeal derives its powers and jurisdiction from the Court of Appeal Act.
The independe ...
References
External links
The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador website
Newfoundland and Labrador courts
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Newfoundland_and_Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador (; french: Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador; frequently abbreviated as NL) is the easternmost provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada, in the country's Atlantic Canada, Atlantic region. The province comprises t ...