| The Public Prosecutions
Division conducts prosecutions under the Criminal Code of
Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and certain provincial
statutes.
Responsible for:
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Conducting criminal
trials, arraignments, bail hearings, preliminary inquiries,
sentencings, and fatality inquiries;
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Representing the Crown in criminal appeals in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and the Supreme Court of Canada;
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Providing legal advice to the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General,
the police and other investigatory agencies in relation to certain criminal matters; and
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Developing policy for the administration of
criminal law in the Province.
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Articling Program
The
Pubic Prosecutions Division and the Civil Division of the Department of
Justice work together to offer a comprehensive Articling Program. The
Program gives articling students the opportunity to develop the essential
knowledge, skills and experience for practicing law. Find out more about the
Articling Program.
Address:
Prosecutorial Services
Department of Justice
4th. Floor, East Block
Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, NF A1B 4J6
Telephone: (709) 729-2868
Fax: (709) 729-2129
Offices:
In addition to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution and the Assistant
Director of Public Prosecutions located at headquarters, the division is comprised of
eight regional offices and a
Special Prosecutions Unit.
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St. John's
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Clarenville
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Marystown
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Gander
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Grand Falls-Windsor
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Corner Brook
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Stephenville
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Happy Valley-Goose Bay
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