Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island


The Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island is the Provincial Court in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, established according to the Provincial Court Act.
The Provincial Court has three judges, who sit in Summerside, Charlottetown, Georgetown, and Souris. The Court has jurisdiction to hear criminal offences and cases contrary to provincial legislation.
The Provincial Court judges also serve as judges of the Youth Court, which hears cases pursuant to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Applications for judicial reviews for decisions made in Provincial Court can be heard by the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, and appeals can be heard by the Court of Appeal of Prince Edward Island.

Current Judges

PositionNameAppointedNominated byPosition Prior to Appointment
Chief Provincial Court JudgeNancy K. Orr1995Catherine CallbeckLawyer at PEI Legal Aid
Provincial Court JudgeJohn R. A. DouglasPat BinnsLawyer at Cox and Palmer LLP
Provincial Court JudgeJeffrey E. Lantz2005Pat BinnsMinister of Education and Attorney-General of Prince Edward Island