Laws and Legislation Topics
A comprehensive list of online resources
B.C. Judicial System Index
Court Services
Court administrative service: registry and trial support, prisoner custody and escort, courthouse facilities and security.
Criminal Record Checks
Information and schedules (forms) for criminal records check required by the Criminal Records Review Act.
Dispute Resolution Office
Non-adversarial dispute resolution options within the justice system.
Family Justice
Resource information on counselling, legal advice, court procedures, co-operative avenues, basic family law, child/spousal support, custody and access etc. related to separation and divorce.
Jury Duty
Jury duty information such as exemptions, qualifications, civil and criminal selection process.
Justice Information System
A single integrated database comprising almost every aspect of a criminal case.
Legal Services Society
Provides legal aid and education services to the public.
Protection Order Registry
A confidential database containing all civil and criminal protection orders issued in British Columbia.
Provincial Court
Provides a judgment database and information on the Provincial Courts, Office of the Chief Judge, Judicial Council, Obiter Dicta, and rules of court.
Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court is where people can go to settle their differences in cases worth anything up to $10,000.
Superintendent of Motor Vehicles
Regulates access to driving privileges to help ensure the safe and responsible operation of motor vehicles in B.C.
Superior Court
B.C. Supreme Court, Court of Appeal reasons for judgment database, Registry address information, judicial law clerk program procedures, notices and practices information etc.
Victim Services Programs
Community-based or Police-based programs which provide emotional support, information, referrals and assistance with the justice system. Community-based victim services specialize in issues of sexual and family violence.
Wills and Estates
Provides common definitions, answers questions and lists additional informational resources about wills and estates.
