Legal Resources

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Federal Contravention Violation Ticket

Government of British Columbia

This site is for people who have been given a federal contravention violation ticket. It explains what the options are, how to pay the ticket, and how to dispute the ticket.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Court Services Online

Government of British Columbia

Court Services Online is British Columbia’s electronic court registry. This interactive page allows you to e-search civil and criminal court documents, e-file your documents, use the filing assistant to fill out forms, and view daily court lists. You can also view tutorials and demonstrations.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Arrange an Interpreter for Court Proceedings

Government of British Columbia

This site explains how to get an interpreter for the deaf or hard of hearing. The site also explains the situations where the courts will provide an English language interpreter and offers resources for when they don’t provide one.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Driver Penalty Point Premium

ICBC

Information for those who have accumulated points on their driving record and received a bill for a driver premium.

Last reviewed March 2024