Every criminal prosecution in Alberta starts in Provincial Court
Family Judges hear applications for child and spousal support, parenting arrangements, private guardianship and all child protection cases
In Canada, there is a separate youth justice system for young people that are accused of committing a crime
The Civil Division of the Provincial Court deals with most claims up to $50,000, and landlord-and-tenant disputes
Offences under the Traffic Safety Act and its regulations are heard in Traffic Court
Non-Traffic Offences under provincial statutes and regulations, municipal bylaws and some federal statutes are heard in Traffic Court