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The Court, independence, judicial education

The Court is a statutory court established by the Provincial Court Act that deals with criminal, family and small claims (civil) cases, as well as traffic, ticket and bylaw matters.

The Court, independence, judicial education

Provincial Court and the Canadian court system

The Provincial Court is one of two trial courts in BC. Learn where it fits in the Canadian court system. 

Judicial independence

Judges are independent and interpret the law, resolve disputes, and uphold the Constitution and protect the rights and freedoms of individuals within Canada.

Judicial ethics

Guidelines for the conduct of judges, judicial justices, judicial case managers and justices of the peace.

Judicial education

Judges and judicial justices engage in ongoing education throughout their careers to keep up to date on the law while ensuring they are sensitive to the social and cultural context of the communities they work in.

Governance and committees

The Court has over 130 judges and about 30 judicial justices who work in more than 80 locations throughout the province. Learn about the governance (running) of the Court.