Term: Crown Appeal

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2024-07-08

Definition:

A Crown appeal means that the lawyers acting for the government (the Crown attorneys) have challenged the outcome of a case and want it to be reviewed by another judge.

Related concepts 

• Charge
• Charge Category - Justice System
• Charge Disposition Outcome
• Charge Status

Related terms 

• Accused Appeal
• Constitution Act
• Crime Severity Index
• Crown
• Disposition

Links 

• Government of Canada Manitoba Criminal Appeal Rules