Legal Resources

Information about preparing for different types of cases in Provincial Court and appearing in court including tips about dress, food, and electronic devices; legal terms; courtroom layout; and the people you will see in a courthouse.

Safety plans can be an important part of leaving an abusive relationship. Use the interactive planning guide, or print out the PDF to create a personalized plan. Also includes plans for safety plans during pregnancy, relationships with children or pets, and safety plans for transwomen.

You can be arrested by the police if you are accused or suspected of comitting a crime. This page talks about how arrests can happen, what warrants and appearance notices are, and what may happen if you do not show up to court.

This website explains non-court responses to youth crime. Part of an online course, it also talks about extrajudicial sanctions, youth conferences, and consequences of extrajudicial measures.

This page gives you tips and advice on reporting a scam if you suspect that you may be or have been a target of fraud. It also provides contact information for organizations that can help with investigation.

If you suspect that you may be a victim of fraud, you can learn the steps you should take immediately. This page covers multiple scams, including when a credit card or bank account is involved and if any identification or mail is missing.

This website explains how the criminal justice system handles youth records and protects youth privacy. Part of an online course, it also walks you through information about consequences of having a record, who have access to records, and destruction of records.

This easy-to-read guide describes several scams and how to protect yourself. In addition to explaining frauds, including identity theft, it also details what to do if you get scammed and how to get help.

This website has a flowchart about criminal court process and multiple booklets about defending yourself if you're charged with a crime. The booklets cover mischief, possession of property under $5,000 obtained by crime, possession of an illegal drug, breach of a court order, assault, and theft under $5,000.

If you have a court of appeal case and can’t afford a lawyer, this page explains how to apply for a court-appointed lawyer under section 684 of the Criminal Code.