Judicial Council is prepared to consider the application of an applicant involved in a civil claim or proceeding if, after receipt and review of the details of the claim or proceeding, Council is of the opinion that the nature of the claim or proceeding does not reflect on the applicant’s fitness for appointment to judicial office. Civil claims would include if you foresee commencing or defending any litigation in the foreseeable future, such as if you have received or issued a demand letter or you otherwise know of a possible claim against you, or if you are aware of a possible claim that you have against another party. 

You will be asked if you have ever been a party or witness in any type of tribunal or court proceeding and, if so, to provide the tribunal/court file number(s), registry(ies) and case citation(s), if available.  

Applicants must inform Judicial Council of any outstanding civil judgments or arrears in family support payments, and any past or present proposals to creditors or assignments in bankruptcy. You will also be asked if there is anything in your past or present, including disciplinary letters or disciplinary actions from the workplace, that could reasonably reflect negatively on you or the reputation of the Court.  

A criminal record, driving record and credit check will be reviewed. 

Applicants are not reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection with the application. 

An applicant must promptly report any changes to their application to Judicial Council, including but not limited to personal suitability information, such as financial, health/medical and if no longer seeking appointment. Failure to report changes may disqualify an applicant from consideration for appointment.  

The Regional Administrative Judge in the relevant region interviews the candidate. The applicant must successfully complete the JP<p><span lang="EN-US">Justice of the peace<p class="Paragraph SCXO25726696 BCX8" lang="EN-US">Justices of the peace are employed by the Court Services Branch of the Ministry of the Attorney General (Government of BC). They work in court registries in positions such as court manager and court clerk.</p><p class="Paragraph SCXO25726696 BCX8" lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US"></span></p></span></p> basic training course and the final examination. The Judicial Council then considers the complete application and forwards the names of recommended applicants to the Attorney General for consideration for appointment by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (the Lieutenant Governor acting on the advice of the provincial Cabinet).