T-15.2, r. 1 - Pilot project to establish a court specialized in sexual violence and domestic violence

Section 2 Disposition versions

2022-03-24

2. Within the context of the project, the Criminal and Penal Division of the Court of Québec includes a division called “Division Specialized in Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence” that hears all proceedings involving sexual violence or domestic violence.

Despite the first paragraph, the following proceedings are not heard by the Specialized Division:

(1)  proceedings that are under the jurisdiction of the Youth Division of the Court of Québec;

(2)  proceedings that are under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court.

The Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions determines, in light of the facts and circumstances of a case, whether an alleged criminal offence involves sexual violence or domestic violence and, if such is the case, refers the case to the Specialized Division.

M.O. 4705-2022, s. 2.

Not in force

In force: 2022-03-24

2. Within the context of the project, the Criminal and Penal Division of the Court of Québec includes a division called “Division Specialized in Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence” that hears all proceedings involving sexual violence or domestic violence.

Despite the first paragraph, the following proceedings are not heard by the Specialized Division:

(1)  proceedings that are under the jurisdiction of the Youth Division of the Court of Québec;

(2)  proceedings that are under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court.

The Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions determines, in light of the facts and circumstances of a case, whether an alleged criminal offence involves sexual violence or domestic violence and, if such is the case, refers the case to the Specialized Division.

M.O. 4705-2022, s. 2.