Court Services Branch
News and Updates
August 12, 2011
The Court Finder, an interactive web map which provides information on BC’s court locations, is now available. The web map allows users to click on any court location and access basic information such as address, phone number, region, court level and a link to the daily court list, as well as some key Provincial Court adult and youth criminal statistics for fiscal 10/11.
Feb. 28, 2011
New B.C. Supreme Court and Provincial Court records access policies are now in effect. Learn more.
June 30, 2010
On July 1, 2010, new Supreme Court civil rules and Supreme Court family rules come into effect in British Columbia. The Ministry of Attorney General has created online versions of the Supreme Court civil and family forms. Click here to access the new forms.
May 14, 2010
As of July 1, 2010, minimum standards will apply for filing of Supreme Court civil and family documents. Learn more.
Overview
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:
- case documentation, initiation and processing;
- fine payment processing;
- file and exhibit management;
- preparation and distribution of court orders; and
- transcript ordering information.
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.
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