Provides 24-hour access to a lawyer for people who have been arrested, detained, and under active investigation by the police or another law enforcement agency for a criminal offence, and in custody but not yet charged and require emergency legal services.

Criminal duty counsel (lawyers at the courthouse) may be able to help clients who have been charged with a crime and can't get a legal aid lawyer, or haven't yet applied for legal aid. They can provide advice about criminal charges, court procedures, and legal...

Provides eligible low-income people with a lawyer, under certain circumstances. Apply at all Legal Aid BC local agents and regional centres, or by phoning the LABC Call Centre.Representation Services (Serious Family Law Matters) are provided in situations such...

Provides culturally appropriate supports to address the over-representation of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) in the criminal justice system in BC, and eliminates barriers that may prevent someone from attending a justice centre in person...

High security remand centre for men. Manages offenders that the court has ordered to remain in custody pending trial.

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 an...

Takes applications for legal representation and refers eligible clients to lawyers; provides liaison between LABC, the community, and the private bar; directs clients to legal information services and community agencies; and provides access to LABC websites an...

Hears and makes rulings on legal disputes relating to criminal, civil, family, traffic, and bylaw matters. Hours for Court Registry are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Duty counsel services are provided to coincide with what is occurring in court on any given d...

Offers legal services to Indigenous people in Surrey and area who otherwise cannot access it; clients may not be eligible for legal aid or need legal advice on matters not covered by legal aid. Services include legal aid intake, advocacy for people living in p...

Provides a supportive environment for youth ages 13 to 18 to complete their court-ordered community service hours. Funded by Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).

Provides services to Aboriginal youth including child protection, family support, and probation. Provides mental health services to Aboriginal children and youth, including outreach and clinical support. Also facilitates family case planning conferences, famil...

A lawyer in private practice funded by LABC provides the following services: takes applications for legal representation and refers eligible clients to lawyers; provides liaison between LABC, the community, and the private bar; directs clients to legal informa...

Legal advocates provide free general benefits assistance and legal assistance. The advocate will provide confidential one-on-one support. They help clients understand their rights and help them access government income programs, and deal with legal issues surr...

An independent body of the Ministry of Attorney General established by the Correction Act to provide oversight to BC Corrections. The Act establishes legal authority to provide safe, secure, and humane detention of sentenced and remanded people in provincial c...

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 an...

Native Courtworkers facilitate access to justice by assisting Indigenous people in conflict with the law who are involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. Services include referral to legal serv...

Provides open or secure custody of male and female youth who have been charged with or convicted of an offence. Services include a school program operated by the Burnaby School District, health care services, psychological services, alcohol and drug counsellin...

Advocates for Indigenous title, rights, and treaty rights, as well as for the respect of Aboriginal cultures and societies at local, national, and international levels. The UBCUC Digital Collections offer a variety of online research and informational material...

Supervised articling students and new notaries offer a full range of affordable legal services to those in BC. Serves the unmet legal needs of underserved cities, towns and reserves across BC. Clinicians provide an initial free assessment (usually around 15 to...

Volunteer lawyers offers free legal advice to low-and modest-income BC residents by telephone or videoconference; up to a half-hour is available at each appointment, with the possibility of more appointments as needed. Addresses a full range of legal issues in...

Provides province-wide pro bono legal representation services for particular case types to qualifying individuals and nonprofit organizations of limited means. Operates programs in the areas of family law, employment law, court of appeal, and judicial review. ...

Promotes access to justice in BC by providing, coordinating, and fostering quality pro bono legal services for people and nonprofit organizations of limited means. Provides legal training, resources, and information to individuals and organizations facilitatin...

Offers legal aid to BC residents with low incomes for serious family law problems, child protection matters, criminal law issues, and some immigration law matters. Provides services through a province-wide call centre and at legal aid offices and courthouse lo...

Voluntary and confidential program for individuals going through separation and/or divorce who do not have lawyers and who are willing to meet and negotiate using the principles of collaborative practice, but who cannot afford the collaborative team for their ...

A national body set up to examine the systemic causes of all forms of violence against Indigenous women and girls in Canada. The Inquiry holds public hearings across the country to hear the stories of families of missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls ...