Legal News Expansion of virtual bail supports safer communities December 14, 2023 "In collaboration with the Provincial Court, virtual bail hearings, including electronic document submissions for bail hearings by lawyers, have been successfully expanded and implemented throughout B.C. It is an important measure in the Safer Communities Action Plan."
CBABC Media Coverage CBABC calls for standardized 'wants and needs' of children reports and family violence training December 14, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia branch (CBABC) submitted recommendations to BC’s Attorney General to reform s. 211 of the Family Law Act, calling for standardization of these reports. This submission is part of BC's ongoing initiative to reform the Family Law Act.
Professional Notice FAM 10: Electronic Signatures on Family Forms and Order and Filing of Family Orders December 13, 2023 This practice direction applies to all court registries in the Province.
Legislative Update Legislative Update: Judicial Compensation Commission recommendations adopted December 13, 2023 CBABC is pleased to see the Legislature has not disputed the 2022 Final Report released by the Judicial Compensation Commission in April 2023, which recommends salary increases for BC Provincial Court judges and judicial justices.
Legal News Outstanding lawyers appointed to King’s counsel December 12, 2023 CBABC congratulates the 2023 recipients of the King's counsel designation in recognition of their exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession in British Columbia.
Professional Notice FAM 09: Consent Adjournment (FLA/FMEA) December 11, 2023 Purpose: To set out the procedure for adjourning matters under the Family Law Act, S.B.C. 2011, c. 25 (FLA) or the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 127 (FMEA) from one court date to another or to adjourn generally.
Media Release Statement from CBABC President on appointment of Chief Justice December 08, 2023 CBABC congratulates the Honourable Leonard Marchand on his historic appointment as the Chief Justice of British Columbia and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Yukon.
Legal News B.C. appoints three judges, one judicial justice December 05, 2023 The Province has appointed Tyleen Underwood, Mark Erina and Daniel Loucks as Provincial Court judges and Judy Riddle as judicial justice.
CBABC Submission Submission to Ministry of Attorney General: Section 211 Reports Under the Family Law Act December 05, 2023 CBABC delivered a submission to the Ministry of Attorney General with recommendations to improve the section 211 reporting process under the Family Law Act.
CBABC Submission Response from Attorney General and Minister of Children and Family Development: Implementation of UNCRC December 05, 2023 The Attorney General and Minister of Children and Family Development responded to a submission urging the BC government to fully implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.