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The Youth Division
The Youth Division hears all cases involving minors such as applications under the Youth Protection Act concerning the security or development of a child under 18 years of age. It also hears adoption cases.
In criminal matters, the Youth Division applies the Youth Criminal Justice Act. It hears first instance cases in which individuals between the ages of 12 and 18 are accused of offences under the Criminal Code (including murder) and other federal statutes.
In penal matters, the Youth Division applies the Code of Penal Procedure and hears cases involving individuals between the ages of 14 and 18 who are accused of offences under Québec statutes and municipal by-laws.
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Court of Québec
For more information
• How to contact the Court of Québec in all courthouses
• The courts system
• The settlement conference in youth protection cases 
• Rulings  by the Court of Québec rendered
since September 24, 2001 (In French)
• Québec courts website
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