Category: BC Courts
Evaluation Report: Criminal Pre-Trial Conference Pilot Project
The Supreme Court of BC has just released an evaluation report of its Criminal Pre-Trial Conference Pilot Project, which “began on March 1, 2010, in four Court locations (Vancouver, New Westminster, Chilliwack, and Kamloops) and has remained in effect in those locations since.” The Pilot Project examined whether an… more »
BC’s New Centre for Court Administration
Attorney General Shirley Bond has revealed that a new Centre for Court Administration is in the works for BC, and will be launched in early 2012. “The Centre for Court Administration, a partnership between the Ministry of Attorney General and JIBC [Justice Institute of BC], is under development,… more »
Though the Heavens Fall: 100 Years of the BCCA
We mentioned this film last year on BC Law Watch, but it looks like such a fantastic resource that it merits a post of its own. The Justice Education Society‘s latest newsletter features Though the Heavens Fall as its resource of the month. Produced in honour… more »
New BCSC Practice Directions
A pair of new BC Supreme Court practice directions will soon come into force: PD-32, Manner of Address for Registrars states that effective December 1, 2011, the correct way to address a registrar or district registrar sitting in court is “Your Honour”. PD-33, Telephone Appearances on Foreclosure… more »
New Practice Directions and Notices to the Profession
Courthouse Libraries BC has pointed us to a handful of new practice directions and notices to the profession over the last few weeks. The Honourable Thomas J. Crabtree (Chief Judge of the BC Provincial Court) issued a notice to the profession, which discusses correct forms of address for judicial… more »
TLABC Renounces Court Staff Shortages
The Trial Lawyers Association of BC (TLABC) issued a press release on June 3rd, urging the government to rethink cuts to courtroom staff. The association asserts that too few court sheriffs, too few judges, and a lack of available court time have created immense pressure on the BC… more »
Art in the Court
The Justice Education Society of BC reports that 2011 will be a big year for the Art in the Court initiative. Since 1995, Art in the Court has placed student artwork in the Robson Square Provincial Courthouse. To celebrate the Vancouver’s 125th anniversary, 34 pieces of… more »
BCSC Issues Bankruptcy Administrative Notice
On May 4, Chief Justice Bauman of the BC Supreme Court issued Administrative Notice 9 – Bankruptcy Proceedings Before the Registrar. The goal of AN-9 is to standardize hearing practices throughout British Columbia. The notice includes directions on: Original/copied documents Scheduling trustee opposed discharge applications Requests to attend… more »
Special BCSC Sitting for The Hon. Brenner Available Via Video Link
The BC Supreme Court announced that the forthcoming Vancouver Special Sitting scheduled April 29 to honour the late Honourable Donald I. Brenner, Q.C. also will be available in three other courthouses by video link: Victoria – Courtroom 401 Prince George – Courtroom 307 Kelowna – Courtroom 1… more »
New Procedure for Obtaining BCCA Oral Reasons for Judgment
This week the BC Court of Appeal issued a Practice Note detailing a new practice regarding oral reasons for judgment: The Court will no longer mail oral Court reasons for judgment to counsel or self-represented litigants. Parties wishing to obtain oral reasons for judgment should follow the… more »
Special BCSC Sitting in Memory of The Hon. Donald Brenner
The CBABC announced that the BC Supreme Court will hold a special sitting in memory of The Honourable Donald I. Brenner, Q.C., who passed away in March. The sitting will be held on Friday, April 29 at the Law Courts in Vancouver: A… more »
Former BCSC Chief Justice Donald Brenner Passes Away
We express our sincere condolences to the family of the Honourable Donald I. Brenner, former Chief Justice and longtime Justice of the BC Supreme Court, who passed away on March 12, 2011. The following announcement was posted today on the court’s website: The Supreme Court… more »
Quicklaw Now Available in Select BC Courthouse Libraries
Courthouse Libraries BC just announced on The Stream that LexisNexis Canada (Quicklaw) is now available on public computers in select courthouse libraries. At present the free service is available in Vancouver, Victoria and Regional Libraries (Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, New Westminster, and Prince… more »
Provincial Court Issues New Public and Media Access Policies
Last week the Provincial Court of BC posted new policies regarding public and media access to its proceedings and records. The policies, which are available on the court’s website, will take effect February 28, 2011. Provincial Court Chief Judge Thomas Crabtree outlined the policies in a… more »
New BCSC Court Records Access Policy
Today the BC Supreme Court posted a new Court Records Access Policy which will be implemented on February 28, 2011. The policy addresses access to records of all types of proceedings in the court, as well as access to transcripts, recordings, and exhibits. The Honourable Chief Justice Bauman announced… more »
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