Legal Resources

Explains what witnesses will need to do if the person accused of committing the crime they witnessed is formally charged and the case goes to court.

This page has court forms for federal contraventions violation tickets. The forms are in a PDF format that can be filled out and printed.

Explains that break and enter is a serious offence, regardless of the value of the property stolen. This page links to the help available if someone is a victim of break and enter.

Find information about sentencing. Topics include sentencing principles and purposes, deciding on a sentence, serving a sentence, victim notification, and jury duty.

Information and guidance to support victims of crime in BC. Find the services and people who can help you deal with the emotional, physical and financial effects of a crime.

Explains the laws ensuring children are protected from harm, have access to basic needs, and have a voice to participate in society. These include criminal laws about online sexual violence and sextortion.

Describes the different forms of domestic violence, and links to the help available for victims of domestic violence, including a resource list and help line numbers. Also find tips and resources for people in abusive relationships, information about peace bonds and protection orders, and information about counselling for children.

Links to information sheets. Topics include the BC prosecution service (in multiple languages), the role of Crown counsel (in multiple languages), special prosecutors, bail, intimate partner violence prosecutions, sentencing, high-risk and long-term and dangerous offenders, publication bans, information for witnesses, and charges against police.

This fact sheet explains what a judge considers when sentencing in criminal court and the types of sentences can be given. It also talks about pre-sentence reports, victim impact statements, and the sentencing of Indigenous persons.

The police are responsible for enforcing the law. While they’re deserving of respect and assistance, they must also respect your legal rights. This booklet has important information about how you can expect the police to act, and how you can respond if you feel the police don’t act properly.