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Every criminal prosecution in Alberta starts in the Court of Justice

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Family Judges hear applications for child and spousal support, parenting arrangements, private guardianship and all child protection cases

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In Canada, there is a separate youth justice system for young people that are accused of committing a crime

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Offences under the Traffic Safety Act and its regulations are heard in Traffic Court

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The Civil Division of the Court of Justice deals with most claims up to $50,000, and landlord-and-tenant disputes

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Non-Traffic Offences under provincial statutes and regulations, municipal bylaws and some federal statutes are heard in Traffic Court

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