Updates from the Court

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August 1, 2025

The July 31, 2025 BC Provincial Court Judicial Complement Report is now available

Each month, the Court reports changes in its complement of judges in a Judicial Complement Report posted on the website.

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July 30, 2025

New Notice effective today

The Court has released a new Notice describing the process for swearing an oath or making an affirmation using a religious or cultural item other than the Bible.

July 25, 2025

FAM 11 Revised, effective today

The Court has revised the FAM 11 practice direction to update section 6 and add section 8.

July 8, 2025

Judicial Council Annual Report

The Judicial Council’s latest Annual Report is now available.

July 7, 2025

Court operations during FIFA World Cup 2026

The Provincial Court has provided information about scheduling adjustments during the FIFA World Cup 2026 at some court locations.

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November 1, 2024

Early resolution for family court cases expands to Port Coquitlam on November 1, 2024

The early resolution approach to family law cases will now apply to Provincial Court cases filed in Port Coquitlam.

October 25, 2024

October 27 is Duty Counsel Day

Duty counsel play an integral role in the justice system providing free advice about legal rights and court procedures.

October 17, 2024

Revised Notice 28 Current Court Operations

The Court has revised Notice 28 Current Court Operations to add a section on the default method of appearance for remanded appearances for an accused who is in custody, and housekeeping.

October 8, 2024

Judicial Retirement: the Honourable Judge Wendy Young

Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie has announced the retirement of Judge Wendy Young.

October 7, 2024

Revised CRIM 12 Criminal Pre-Trial Conferences

CRIM 12 Criminal Pre-Trial Conferences practice direction has been revised to add sections addressing pre-trial conferences for Sexual Offences files.

October 3, 2024

The September 2024 BC Provincial Court Judicial Complement Report is now available

Each month, the Court reports changes in its complement of judges in a Judicial Complement Report posted on the website.

September 23, 2024

Court closed September 30, 2024 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Provincial Court of British Columbia will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

September 16, 2024

Judicial Appointments to the Provincial Court of British Columbia

Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie has announced the appointment of two new judges.

September 16, 2024

Provincial Court launches new website in beta

Welcome to the new BC Provincial Court website currently in beta. Get our links redirect list.

September 10, 2024

Chief Judge meets with Indigenous community leaders

The Chief Judge, Associate Chief Judge Wishart and Judge Brooks travelled to Port Hardy on August 27, 2024 and had an opportunity to talk with local Indigenous community leaders.