Provides information and assistance in cases where a criminal court judge has ordered an offender to pay restitution to a victim who has experienced financial loss or damage, including property damage, as a result of a crime. Assists victims who have unpaid re...

Independent administrative tribunal that conducts review panel hearings to review and decide whether persons detained in or through any designated mental health facility in BC should continue to be detained based on criteria in the Mental Health Act; hearings ...

Second level of appeal for property assessments. Addresses typical issues such as actual market value, correct property classification, and tax exemptions. Aim is to resolve an appeal without the need for a hearing. If the appeal cannot be settled by agreement...

Assists in resolving disputes between landowners and companies that require access to private land to explore for, develop, or produce Crown-owned subsurface resources such as oil, gas, coal, minerals and geothermal. Also assists with disputes about compensati...

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...

Hears and makes rulings on legal disputes relating to criminal, civil, family, traffic, youth 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 g...

Independent provincial government agency responsible for regulating securities trading in BC through the administration of the Securities Act. Protects and promotes the public interest, and supports fair, efficient, and innovative capital markets. Helps with c...

Independent, quasi-judicial body responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and adjudicating human rights complaints under the provincial Human Rights Code; discrimination may be based on such factors as ancestry, family status, gender identity, and reli...

Independent, adjudicative tribunal mandated to protect public safety while safeguarding the rights and freedoms of persons with mental disorders who are alleged to have committed an offence. Holds hearings to make and review dispositions where individuals char...

Independent regulatory agency of the Government of British Columbia that operates under and administers the Utilities Commission Act. Responsible for the regulation of BC's natural gas and electricity utilities. Also regulates intra-provincial pipelines and un...

Hours for Court Registry are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Criminal and family duty counsel services are provided to coincide with what is occurring in court on any given day. Criminal duty counsel offers assistance to individuals who have been charged with a...

The head of the Provincial Court is the Chief Judge, who is its official spokesperson. The Chief Judge is responsible for the judicial administration of the Provincial Court and has the power and duty to supervise judges and justices. This power includes the a...

Responsible for hearing cases and making decisions on immigration and refugee matters in accordance with the law. The Refugee Protection Division (RPD) hears and decides claims for refugee protection made in Canada in keeping with the Immigration and Refugee P...

Independent body with the legal authority to conduct appeals of decisions made under the Employment Standards Act. Adjudicators are appointed to consider the evidence as independent decision makers, and their decisions are final and binding. Office hours are 8...

An independent, administrative tribunal with the mandate to mediate and adjudicate employment and labour relations matters related to unionized workplaces, according to the Labour Relations Code. Hears and determines applications and complaints under the Code ...

Independent public authority in charge of regulating and supervising Canadian broadcasting, telecommunications, and internet. Balances the interests of consumers, the creative community, and distribution industries in implementing public policy objectives esta...

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...

Provincial justice centre handling adult criminal law prosecution 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 day; hours vary. Drop-in clients ...

Community court that takes a problem-solving approach to address offender's needs and circumstances, and the underlying causes of their criminal behaviour. The court deals with offenders more quickly through a coordinated and informed response which benefits o...

Online tribunal offers timely, accessible, affordable way to resolve many types of civil law disputes without needing a lawyer or attending court. Resolve strata property disputes of any amount, small claims disputes up to $5,000, and motor vehicle accident an...

Schedules hearings for disputed violation tickets and provides information and referral about paying or disputing a provincial violation ticket. Violation tickets are ordinary traffic tickets, typically issued for offences such as failing to stop or driving wi...

Court sits once a month and is for sentencing of criminal matters and mediation of family court matters which fall under provincial jurisdiction. The focus is holistic, recognizing the unique circumstances of First Nations offenders within the framework of exi...

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...