April 25, 2012
Amendments to the Supreme Court civil and family rules came into effect today, including changes to some forms. Learn more.
Court Services Branch (CSB) is responsible for the delivery of all court administration services in B.C. This includes the provision of court registry services, providing court clerks and courtroom security, prisoner custody and escort services and courthouse security.
There are 89 court locations throughout the province, 45 of which are staffed and include registry services. The remaining 44 locations are circuit court sites which are staffed on court hearing days.
Court administration includes the provision of courtroom clerks, running of court registries, arranging interpreter services and providing information to the public. Services include:
Sheriff services include escorting prisoners by ground and air to and from remand facilities for court appearances. Sheriffs also provide security in courtrooms and courthouses and manage the jury selection process.
For information about the three levels of court, visit the Courts of British Columbia website.
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