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===Provincial Court of British Columbia=== | ===Provincial Court of British Columbia=== | ||
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The Provincial Court is the first level of court. The Provincial Court hears most cases about criminal law matters. It also hears cases involving ''young offenders'' who have been ''charged'' with committing a crime. | The Provincial Court is the first level of court. The Provincial Court hears most cases about criminal law matters. It also hears cases involving ''young offenders'' who have been ''charged'' with committing a crime. | ||
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==Tribunals== | ==Tribunals== | ||
''Tribunals'' hear disputes about government rules or regulations. Tribunals are like courts but are not part of the court system. Tribunals are less formal than courts. | ''Tribunals'' hear disputes about government rules or regulations. Tribunals are like courts but are not part of the court system. Tribunals are less formal than courts. | ||
