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

Updated to 1 June 2024

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chapter T-15.2, r. 1

Pilot project to establish a court specialized in sexual violence and domestic violence

Act to create a court specialized in sexual violence and domestic violence

(chapter T-15.2, s. 25).

1. Within the context of a pilot project, a court specialized in sexual violence and domestic violence is established, in the judicial districts determined by the Minister, in order to reserve a special procedure for proceedings involving sexual violence or domestic violence.

M.O. 4705-2022, s. 1.

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.

3. (Omitted in part).

This Order cease to have effect on 30 November 2024.

M.O. 4705-2022, s. 3.

REFERENCES

M.O. 4705-2022, 2022 G.O. 2, 730