Criminal Justice prosecutes all offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the provincial statutes in all the courts of the province and the Supreme Court of Canada.

This work includes, but is not limited to, homicide, assault (sexual, aggravated), impaired driving, break and enter, theft and fraud, speeding and other driving offences, but excludes adult drug offences.

Criminal Justice works with justice system stakeholders and the community to promote safe communities and implement alternative approaches to the administration of justice.

The division is divided into four branches.

The Management and Leadership Services Branch, provides direct service to the minister and executive management and is responsible for leading policy and planning initiatives within the division and for coordinating these activities with other stakeholders.

The Appeals Branch is responsible for criminal appeals to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada and provides legal and strategic advice with respect to legislation impacting the Criminal Justice Division.

Special Prosecutions provides specialized prosecutorial services in areas of organized crime, significant commercial or corporate crime or crimes committed against government.

General Prosecutions is responsible for all cases apart from those assigned to the other branches.

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Criminal prosecutions