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Courtroom Procedures, Conduct and Customs

Provincial Court of British Columbia
Tips for attending court, whether in person or by videoconference. There are certain rules that the judge will be expecting you to follow.
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Last reviewed September 2024
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Family Law Protection Orders

Provincial Court of British Columbia
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.
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Last reviewed September 2024
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Types of Family Matters Dealt with in Provincial Court

Provincial Court of British Columbia
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.
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Last reviewed September 2024
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Participating Remotely

Provincial Court of British Columbia
Information you need to attend virtual conferences and hearings at BC Provincial Court.
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Last reviewed September 2024
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Criminal (Adult and Youth)

Provincial Court of British Columbia
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.
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Last reviewed September 2024
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Indigenous Sentencing Courts

Provincial Court of British Columbia
Explains Indigenous Courts including locations, how they work, and their goals.
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Last reviewed September 2024
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Sentencing

Government of British Columbia
Explains what judges must consider when imposing a sentence if someone pleads guilty to a criminal charge or is found guilty after a trial.
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Where do I start for information on Criminal Court?

Over 95% of all criminal cases in BC are heard in Provincial Court. This page highlights resources that you can use to learn more about criminal matters in the BC Provincial Court. Note: Information providers can download this two-page PDF handout and post it or give it to people seeking information. BC’s Criminal Justice System | general info for...
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Last reviewed September 2024
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Criminal (Adult and Youth)

Provincial Court of British Columbia
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.
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Last reviewed September 2024
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I’m going to the interview for income assistance. What do I need to know?

Applying for welfare involves having an eligibility interview with a worker from the BC government. You’ll need to gather a lot of information to give to the government worker at your interview. The government worker will also ask you a lot of personal questions. What to bring to the interview If your interview is in person, you should bring your...
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Last reviewed September 2024
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