Legal Resources

Some court documents can be submitted (also referred to as “filing”) by fax. But not all courthouses are set up to accept faxes, and certain documents can’t be sent by fax. See what locations accept fax filings and find information on how to file by fax.

Court orders issued in a civil proceeding can only be executed by court bailiffs who have a contract with the Ministry of Justice. Common examples of these court orders are a writ of possession, a writ of seizure and sale and an order of seizure and sale.

A list of the tribunals in BC. Tribunals administer rules for everyday things like employment, housing, health, and industry.

The BC Prosecution Service is made up of about 500 Crown counsel, lawyers who act as prosecutors on behalf of society as a whole. Its role is to provide impartial decision-making in criminal justice. Includes information about the charging process, sentencing, bail, and victim impact statements.

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.