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.
CBABC Submission Submission to BC Premier: Implementing UNCRC in BC August 01, 2023 The submission encourages the BC government to develop a plan to implement their obligations under the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child.
CBABC Submission Response to CBABC’s Submission to Ministry of Attorney General: Virtual Court Interfaces July 25, 2023 The Ministry of Attorney General has responded to CBABC’s submission of June 23, 2023, which recommended a more intentional approach to the design of virtual courtrooms.
CBABC Submission Submission to Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General: CAP Guidelines July 18, 2023 On July 17, CBABC delivered a submission to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. The submission requested amendments to Community Accountability Program guidelines to accept, where appropriate, referrals for power-based crimes.
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”).
Legal News B.C. appoints two judges, two judicial justices July 14, 2023 CBABC congratulates 18-year CBA member Hollis Lucky and Paul Sandhu on their appointments to judge of the Provincial Court. We also congratulate Robert Lesperance and Fiona Begg, K.C on their appointments to judicial justice. Robert has been a CBABC member for 44 years.
Legal News B.C. goes to court against its own prosecutors over handling bail hearings July 12, 2023 Crown prosecutors' association grieved province's directive on staffing weekend bail hearings and an arbitrator ordered the province to negotiate
Professional Notice Updated court rules will improve access to justice July 10, 2023 "Amendments to the Supreme Court Civil Rules and Supreme Court Family Rules will make it easier for people in B.C. to access court services. While most amendments are for housekeeping purposes, updates to use plain language will improve accessibility, particularly for people who speak English as an additional language."
Legal News Legislative Update Legislative amendments strengthening judicial complaints process receive Royal Assent July 04, 2023 Minister of Justice and Attorney General David Lametti has announced that legislative amendments to the Judges Act, aimed at enhancing the judicial complaints process, have received Royal Assent and become law.