Professional Notice Provincial Court of BC: Digital access to court records October 12, 2023 The Provincial Court is making more records and proceedings accessible online as of October 2023.
Professional Notice NP 28: Current Court Operations September 18, 2023 The Court remains committed to using technology in appropriate cases to better serve court users and improve access to justice. Remote attendance options provide the flexibility to support greater access to justice, including for those living in remote communities and vulnerable people served by the Court.
Professional Notice CRIM 18: Counsel Document Submission Protocol for Bail and Sentencing Hearings September 07, 2023 Purpose: To set out the process for counsel to submit any documents for the Court to consider for a bail or sentencing hearing.
Professional Notice CRIM 05: Hearing of Bail Applications September 07, 2023 Purpose: To clarify the location of bail hearings during court sitting hours and outside of court sitting hours.
Professional Notice BAN-1: Bans on Publication Policy August 03, 2023 To provide a general overview regarding examples of publication bans under the Criminal Code, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Sex Offender Information Registration Act, and Provincial Court Act.
Professional Notice PD - 61: Applications to Commence Proceedings Anonymously August 01, 2023 This Practice Direction sets out the procedure for commencing proceedings using initials or a pseudonym in a civil or family law case, other than a case where an order for adoption is sought.
Professional Notice PD - 58: Sealing Orders in Civil and Family Proceedings August 01, 2023 This Practice Direction sets out how to apply for a sealing order in a civil or family law proceeding.
Professional Notice CRIM 03: Judicial Authorization Applications July 17, 2023 Purpose: To outline the process for obtaining judicial authorizations, either in person or by a means of telecommunication (“telewarrant”).