Guided by members’ concerns and recommendations, CBABC prepared a written submission to the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Ministry of Attorney General with recommendations to improve efficiency of court scheduling and e-filing.
CBABC members have consistently linked the current call-in scheduling system to continuing access to justice problems in BC. The assize system, lack of access to e-filing and the regular chambers process also exacerbated these problems.
CBABC recommends court services:
- develop an online and write-in application process for long chambers applications;
- implement this process province-wide, reducing negative effects from the assize system;
- implement e-filing and continue online hearings to alleviate scheduling problems and reduce delays;
- further reform regular chambers scheduling to alleviate spill-over problems from long hearings; and
- better collection of data to inform decisions around court scheduling.
Through Provincial Council, Committees, Sections and a request for input to the entire membership, members provided input to the Court Services Committee about concerns and innovative solutions.
Questions? Email us at advocacy@cbabc.org