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.
Professional Notice NP 33: Northern Virtual Bail Court (Prince George) Forensic Liaison Pilot Project November 22, 2023 The purpose of this Notice is to describe the process for referral of an adult accused person appearing in custody from the Prince George courthouse sheriff cells or a remand centre into the Northern Virtual Bail Courtroom VR1 to a Forensic Liaison and, if requested by the Forensic Liaison, a Forensic Psychiatrist.
Professional Notice GEN 05: Non-Lawyers Appearing for Clients in Court November 17, 2023 Purpose: The objective of this practice direction is to outline the limitations and process for designated paralegals, non-lawyer agents, and proponents in the Law Society of British Columbia’s (the “Law Society”) Innovation Sandbox (“non-lawyers”) to make a request to appear for clients in Provincial Court.
Professional Notice NP 32: Official of the Court Under Rule 62(G.1) of the Provincial Court Family Rules November 15, 2023 Purpose: To describe who is available to serve as an “official of the court” for the purposes of Rule 62(g.1) of the Provincial Court Family Rules, B.C. Reg. 120/2020.
Professional Notice PD - 55: Canadian Judicial Protocol for the Management of Multi-jurisdictional Class Actions and the Provision of Class Action Notice October 17, 2023 The Supreme Court of British Columbia has adopted the 2018 Judicial Protocol, and this Practice Direction directs counsel and parties to comply with it in class action proceedings commenced on or after July 1, 2019.
Professional Notice PD - 5: Class Proceedings October 17, 2023 Summary: This Practice Direction sets out the procedure to be followed by a party to a proceeding commenced under the Class Proceedings Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 50, who is seeking to schedule a certification application. It also sets out the requirements for submission of originating process and other documents to the National Class Action Database.
Professional Notice PD - 4: Judicial Management and Early Assignment of a Trial Judge or Hearing Judge in Civil and Family Proceedings October 17, 2023 Summary: This Practice Direction sets out the procedure for requesting judicial management and/or the early assignment of a trial judge or judge hearing a petition in civil and family proceedings, other than insolvency proceedings.
Professional Notice Provincial Court of BC: Digital access to court records October 12, 2023 The Provincial Court is making more records and proceedings accessible online as of October 2023.
Professional Notice NP 28: Current Court Operations September 18, 2023 The Court remains committed to using technology in appropriate cases to better serve court users and improve access to justice. Remote attendance options provide the flexibility to support greater access to justice, including for those living in remote communities and vulnerable people served by the Court.
Professional Notice CRIM 18: Counsel Document Submission Protocol for Bail and Sentencing Hearings September 07, 2023 Purpose: To set out the process for counsel to submit any documents for the Court to consider for a bail or sentencing hearing.