Justice Administration Amendment (2007) Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS136, “Justice Administration Amendment (2007) Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-60-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Justice Administration Amendment (2007) Act is a bill in Nova Scotia that changes the way the province's justice system is administered. It updates the rules and procedures for the administration of justice, likely to make the system more efficient and effective. The exact changes are not specified, but the bill aims to improve the administration of justice in Nova Scotia.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Justice Administration Act to establish a new office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- 02The Director of Public Prosecutions is responsible for overseeing the prosecution of all criminal cases in Nova Scotia.
- 03The Director of Public Prosecutions has the power to review and appeal decisions made by Crown attorneys.
- 04The Act also establishes a new process for the appointment of Crown attorneys.
- 05The Attorney General is responsible for appointing the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- 06The Director of Public Prosecutions serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General.
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