What it does
- Hears most criminal prosecutions and bail applications
- Decides family matters excluding divorce and matrimonial property
- Hears civil claims within its monetary limit
- Handles youth and traffic matters
Matters it hears
- Summary conviction and many indictable offences
- Child and spousal support, parenting
- Civil claims within the limit
- Traffic and provincial offences
Appeals & review
Appeals go to the Court of King's Bench or the Court of Appeal depending on the matter and classification.
Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Was this the Provincial Court of Alberta?
- Yes — renamed the Alberta Court of Justice in 2023. Older material uses the former name.
- Is this where small claims go?
- Yes. Its civil division handles claims within the monetary limit, with simplified procedure.
- Can it grant a divorce?
- No. Divorce and matrimonial property are exclusive to the Court of King's Bench.
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