Courts of British Columbia

Court of Appeal

The British Columbia Court of Appeal is the highest court in the province and hears appeals from the British Columbia Supreme Court and some criminal appeals from the Provincial Court, as well as appeals from administrative tribunals. Appeals from the Court of Appeal are heard by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Link to the Court of Appeal

Supreme Court

The British Columbia Supreme Court is the superior trial court for the province and hears both civil and criminal cases, as well as some appeals from the Provincial Court.

Link to the Supreme Court

Provincial Court

The Provincial Court of British Columbia is the first level of court in British Columbia and it hears criminal, family, child protection, small claims (civil claims under $25,000), and traffic cases, as well as criminal cases involving youth offenders.

Link to the Provincial Court

Court Services

Court Services Branch delivers all court administration services in British Columbia, including registry and trial support for the Provincial Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, prisoner custody and escort, courthouse security, and providing and maintaining courthouse facilities.

Link to Court Services
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