Last reviewed February 2021 by the Clicklaw Editors.

Our courts in British Columbia have continuously been adapting to the latest provincial health orders. If you know which court to go to, use the list below to find out about the court's latest procedures and safety protocols.

Good starting points

General information:

• COVID-19 Updates: BC Legal System, from Legal Aid BC, covers how each level of court operates during the pandemic, focusing on family matters.
• COVID 19 Q&A: Courts & Tribunals, from Justice Education Society, provides answers to common concerns around going to courts and the Civil Resolution Tribunal.

Provincial Court of BC:

• COVID-19 Notices and Information on Operations from the Provincial Court of BC provides links to their notices and their court's latest information.
• COVID 19 Q&A: Provincial Court, from Legal Aid BC, covers how the Provincial Court operates during the pandemic, with a focus on family matters.

Supreme Court of BC:

• The Supreme Court of BC’s website provides links to their notices and announcements.
• COVID-19 Q&A: Supreme Court, from Legal Aid BC, covers how the Supreme Court operates during the pandemic, focusing on family matters.

Court of Appeal of BC:

• The Court of Appeal of BC website provides links to their notices and announcements.

Looking for information on going to a tribunal instead?

• Response to COVID-19 from BC’s Ministry of Attorney General provides links to tribunals, boards, and commissions in response to COVID-19.

Need more help?

• Ask JES, from Justice Education Society, can help with your questions by phone, live chat or email.
• Courthouse Libraries BC provides legal information services via phone, email, and a network of libraries throughout BC.
• Amici Curiae has legal forms workshops, where their paralegal volunteers provide free help with completing court forms.
• Find more services near you on Clicklaw HelpMap.

See our related common questions:

• See all common questions about courts & tribunals

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coronavirus, COVID-19, covid19, Legal system & courts