Court Services Branch
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 44 court locations throughout the province, 43 of which include both a civil and criminal registry. In addition, services are delivered in 44 circuit court locations.
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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