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.
Legal News Supreme Court of Canada Appointment Process - 2023 June 29, 2023 "On behalf of the Advisory Board, I encourage you to use your networks and knowledge of the judiciary and legal community in your jurisdictions to identify qualified candidates, and urge them to submit an application."
CBABC Submission Letter to Ministry of Citizen’s Services – Endorsement of Rise Report on Safety in BC Courts June 27, 2023 CBABC has delivered a submission to the Ministry of Citizens’ Services to endorse the Creating Safety in BC Courts Report by Rise Women’s Legal Centre.
CBABC Submission Submission to Attorney General: Virtual Court Interfaces June 23, 2023 On June 23, CBABC delivered a submission to the Ministry of Attorney General recommending a more intentional approach to the design of virtual courtrooms.
Professional Notice CRIM 16: Joint Hearing Criminal Case Management Orders Under Section 551.7 Criminal Code June 23, 2023 Purpose: Section 551.7 of the Criminal Code allows the Chief Judge or a designated judge to determine if it is in the interest of justice to adjudicate an issue referred to in s.551.3(1)(g)(i)-(iii) at a joint hearing. The purpose of this practice direction is to describe the process to make an application under this section.
Professional Notice Supreme Court of BC: Criminal Jury Selection to be Conducted in One Stage June 22, 2023 Commencing September 5, 2023, the Court will no longer use a two-stage process for the selection of criminal juries. As of that date, criminal jury selection will take place in one stage, usually on a single day.