The Chief Judge is responsible for the running of the Provincial Court, and supervises judges and justices. The Chief Judge has the power to designate the case or matter, or class of cases or matters, in which a judge or justice is to act; designate the court facility where a judge or justice is to act; assign a judge or justice to the duties the Chief Judge considers advisable; and exercise the other powers and perform other duties prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

The Chief Judge also has the power to look into complaints about the conduct of a Provincial Court judge, judicial justice, judicial case manager, or justice of the peace. Complaints can be received using the online complaint form or by letter that can be faxed or mailed to the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of British Columbia. This process cannot be used to complain about judges of the BC Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal. It also cannot be used to complain about a decision in a particular case.