Crown Counsel Office - Nelson
Provided by: Ministry of Attorney General
Service Description
Reviews all charges referred by the police to determine if it is feasible to proceed with the case. Prosecutes the case and makes recommendations to the court as to an appropriate sentence. Contacts victims and witnesses if they have to testify at the trial and reviews the case with victims, explains court procedures, and provides information on the date of trial and date of sentencing. Also covers out-of-town travel costs when victims and witnesses are required by Crown Counsel to attend court. Serves Ainsworth Hot Springs, Balfour, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Edgewood, Fauquier, Fruitvale, Genelle, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Kaslo, Midway, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Robson, Rock Creek, Rossland, Salmo, Shoreacres, Silverton, Slocan, Slocan Park, South Slocan, Thrums, Trail, Warfield, Winlaw, and Ymir. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Service Location
- Physical address:3rd Floor-310 Ward Street, Nelson, V1L 5S4 BCMailing address:Same as physical address