There are three branches of government – the legislative branch, the executive branch and the judiciary. The judiciary is an independent branch of government which presides over the courts. Judges interpret the law, determine facts and render decisions in a fair and impartial manner, thereby ensuring the rule of law – the cornerstone of a free and democratic society.
There are three courts in Alberta administered by the province: The Court of Appeal of Alberta; the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta; and the Provincial Court of Alberta. There are also other courts which administer laws in Alberta, including the Federal Court of Canada, Trial and Appeal Divisions, and the Supreme Court of Canada. There are also a number of boards and tribunals in Alberta, decisions of which may be appealed to the courts.
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Alberta Courts (General Information)
Provides links to Alberta's Court of Appeal, Court of Queen's Bench, and Provincial Court which hears civil claims or small claims of up to $25,000.00. An overview of Alberta's court structure is provided along with information on the justice system. Federal and Alberta statutes and regulations are accessible, as are hearing lists, practice notes, the Alberta court calendar and more. A judgment database is available containing the decisions from the Court of Appeal and Provincial Court released after January 1, 1998. Search request forms can be linked to from the Court of Queen's Bench site.
Alberta Rules of Court
This online version of the Rules of Court as published by Alberta Queen's Printer contains information on: Civil Court; Surrogate Court; Criminal Court, Court of Appeal; Provincial Court; Family Law Act; Updates. NOTE: The Alberta Government is scheduled to introduce new Rules of Court as of November 1st, 2010. Please check back for updated information.
Law Information Centres (LInC)
The Law Information Centre can help you get the information you need for civil and criminal matters. At LInC, a professional staff member will help you understand Alberta's legal system. We will help you: learn about general court procedures locate and explain court forms learn about legal advice options find out about alternatives to court We can: give you information about civil and criminal matters explain what court forms can be used explain the steps to take in making a legal applications refer you to legal and other resources in the community.
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