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  • August 20, 2024

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Professional Notice

CPD 8: Publication Bans in Criminal Proceedings – In Court Practice

  • August 06, 2024

This practice direction is to improve the clarity of publication bans made in criminal proceedings, and the accuracy of court records documenting them. It will also make information about the terms and the duration of bans more accessible to parties and other interested people while the proceedings are taking place in the Court, as well as later when there is a reason to consult the court record.

Professional Notice

FAM 12: Default Method of Attendance for Child Protection Proceedings

  • August 01, 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this practice direction is to set out the default methods of attendance for court appearances under the Provincial Court (Child, Family and Community Service Act) Rules, B.C. Reg. 533/95 (“CFCSA Rules”) and the and the Provincial Court (Snuw’uy’ulhtst tu Quw’utsun Mustimuhw u’ tu Shhw’a’luqwa’a’ i’ Smun’eem) [Laws of the Cowichan People for Families and Children] Rules (“Cowichan Rules”).