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Court of Québec

The Court of Québec is a court of first instance that has jurisdiction in civil, criminal and penal matters as well as in matters relating to young persons. It also has jurisdiction over administrative matters and appeals where provided for by law.

The Court of Québec is made up of a maximum of 270 judges, appointed by the Government of Québec for life. It is under the direction of a chief judge assisted by a senior associate chief judge and four associate chief judges. Ten associate coordinating judges and eight assistant coordinating judges assist the chief judge and the senior associate chief judge in their duties.

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