Attorney General

The mission of the Attorney General is to administer justice, deliver public safety services and programs, lead emergency management and provide legal advice to Government. 

Featured Topics

• About B.C.'s Justice System
  Our justice system helps to keep communities safe and provide certainty, proportionality and, above all, fairness when dealing with criminal, civil and family law matters.
• Justice Access Centres
  The justice access centres are the place to come when you need help with family and civil law issues that affect your everyday life, such as separation or divorce, income security, employment, housing or debt.
• Family Justice
  Find general information about family law in British Columbia.
• Family Justice Counsellors
  Family justice counsellors work in Family Justice Centres located in communities across the province and provide services to British Columbians going through separation or divorce.
• Justice Transformation
  British Columbia’s justice system is being transformed to better meet the needs of citizens.
• Protection Orders
  The Protection Order Registry is a confidential database of all civil and criminal protection orders in British Columbia created to help reduce violence against women, vulnerable adults, youth and children.
• Legislation and Policy
  The Ministry of Attorney General often consults with British Columbians on legislation and policy. Public feedback is important because it helps government shape new laws and policies.
• Law, Crime and Justice
  Find information on British Columbia's legal system, assistance programs and services, family justice help and resolving disputes outside of courts.
• Justice Data
  Data about the justice system.
• ICBC
  The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia provides universal auto insurance to B.C. motorists. They are also responsible for driver licensing and vehicle registration and licensing.
• Liquor
  The BC Liquor Distribution Branch is one of two branches of government responsible for the beverage alcohol industry. It operates 195 BC Liquor Stores and is one of the largest retailers in B.C.
• Gaming
  The British Columbia Lottery Corporation is a Crown corporation that conducts and manages gambling in a responsible manner while focusing on innovation, strategic partnerships and community outreach.

Featured Services

• Court Services Online
  There are 89 court locations throughout the province, 45 of which are staffed and include registry services.
• Family Maintenance Enforcement
  A free service of the B.C. Ministry of Attorney General helping families and children entitled to support under a maintenance order or agreement.