Legal system under COVID-19

Legal system under COVID-19

Legal aid applications

For the most up-to-date information about Legal Aid BC services, please see Legal aid services.

Child protection services and Parents Legal Centres

If you have a child protection matter and there's a Parents Legal Centre (PLC) in your community, call the office to receive help. For contact information and hours of service, please see the PLC page.

First Nations/Indigenous Courts

All First Nations/Indigenous Courts matters will remain on the date scheduled unless otherwise notified by the court. As of July 18, 2022, the default method of attendance for participants is in person. Please see the Provincial Court's Court Operations During Communicable Disease Phase of COVID-19 page and NP 28 for more information.

Native Courtworkers

Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC (NCCABC) is providing support during court closures. Please see the NCCABC website for location contact information.

Parenting After Separation course

Parenting After Separation for Indigenous Families course is still available online.

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