Courts & criminal cases

Courts and criminal cases

Learn what you can do if you've been accused of a crime.

Effective April 1, 2021, the Gladue reports program in BC is administered and managed by the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC). To find out about Gladue reports or to request a Gladue report, contact BCFNJC.

Smiling Métis woman.
What are Gladue principles?

Learn about sentences other than jail and healing options.

Smudge bowl.
Where are First Nations/Indigenous Courts?

BC has several First Nations/Indigenous Courts. Find the locations here.

man fishing using traditional methods
You have the right to harvest

Learn more about your rights to fish, trap, hunt, or gather.