Government agencies - involved with the criminal justice system

Last updated on June 3, 2021

Provincial Government

In B.C., provincial government agencies and their many partners play an important role in delivering support, services and resources. To learn more about provincial government agencies, visit:

Federal Government

The following federal government agencies also have a key role in B.C.’s criminal justice system. To learn more, visit:

Jury Duty

A jury is a group of people who decide if an accused person in a criminal trial is guilty or if a claim in a civil trial has been proven. Learn more about jury duty.

Criminal Justice Glossary

Check our alphabetical list of criminal justice terms along with their definitions.