Legal Resources

This guide deals with provincial violation tickets — for offences under BC laws, including traffic offences under the Motor Vehicle Act and regulations, and offences under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.

Tips for attending court, whether in person or by videoconference. There are certain rules that the judge will be expecting you to follow.

Explains the procedures for getting a hearing if you’re asking for a protection order, or if a protection order has been made without notice to you and you’re asking to have it changed or set aside.

The Provincial Court handles matters including guardianship of a child, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and protection orders. It shares extensive jurisdiction with the Supreme Court under the BC Family Law Act. Find information and guides here.

Information you need to attend virtual conferences and hearings at BC Provincial Court.

This section of the BC Provincial Court website has information and guides you can use to deal with criminal matters. Includes info on basic criminal procedures, a criminal-case flowchart, and sentencing.

Explains Indigenous Courts including locations, how they work, and their goals.

Explains what judges must consider when imposing a sentence if someone pleads guilty to a criminal charge or is found guilty after a trial.

These resources for criminal cases include links for getting a lawyer or legal advice, information on criminal law, preparing for a criminal trial, links to pick lists (standardized wording for bail and sentence orders), links to the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and information for victims of crime.

The Parole Board of Canada is an independent group that makes decisions about early release, record suspensions, and clemency. They help reintegrate offenders into society while focusing on public safety. Includes information for victims of crime.