Legal Resources

Comprehensive information about the criminal justice system in BC, with separate guides for victims of crime, witnesses, and those accused or convicted of crime and their family members.

This site explains how to get an interpreter for the deaf or hard of hearing. The site also explains the situations where the courts will provide an English language interpreter and offers resources for when they don’t provide one.

This page gives instructions on how to begin an appeal of your sentence or conviction in a criminal case.

The alternative measures program allows you to deal with the charges against you outside the court process. This resource from the Government of BC explains who can be considered for alternative measures and what they include.

Defines sexual harassment, gives examples, and goes over procedures for prevention and addressing complaints. The web page emphasizes the roles of both employees and supervisors in maintaining a respectful work environment. Written for those who work in the BC Public Service.

Services and resources are available to support people who are accused or convicted (offenders) of committing a crime. This page guides you to information about some of these services and resources.

Court files contain many different documents about a legal matter. The Court of Appeal, BC Supreme Court, and BC Provincial Court have policies to determine the public’s access to court files (criminal, family, and civil court records).

The Canadian Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can help reduce the taxes you or someone who supports you owe, and offers other great benefits. To apply, your health care provider needs to fill out the DTC Certificate (form T2201). This tool is designed to give them the info they need from you so they can fill out that form.

Tips for how to manage your credit card use so that you don’t fall behind on payments.

Information for people in debt about how to deal with creditors and collection agencies, including how to put an end to collection calls. Includes sample letters to the creditors.