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CBABC Submission

On Matters of Indigenous Justice in British Columbia

  • November 29, 2021

CBABC requests that the Province of British Columbia commit to meaningful change to address systemic inequality. Indigenous communities deserve a unique and collaborative approach to justice that addresses the issues prevalent within their population.

Professional Notice

NP 27: Interior Virtual Bail Hearings

  • November 29, 2021

Purpose: To facilitate the efficient scheduling and operation of virtual judicial interim release (bail) hearings in the Interior Region during court sitting hours on weekdays

CBABC Submission

Response from Chief Justice Hinkson: Reforming Court Scheduling

  • November 18, 2021

In September, the Court Services Committee of CBABC made a submission to reform court scheduling entitled Modernizing the Supreme Court of British Columbia’s Scheduling System for Civil Matters. The Chief Justice of the BC Supreme Court has considered this submission and provided a letter in response.

Professional Notice

BC Court of Appeal Practice Directive (Civil and Criminal) Appearing before the Court

  • November 18, 2021

This practice directive deals with introducing and addressing either a division of the Court of Appeal, a Justice in chambers, or a Registrar. It is primarily for the benefit of more recently called members of the legal profession who are, or will be, making their first appearances before the Court, but may also be of use to those who are self-represented.