Key parts of the criminal justice system

Last updated on March 12, 2026

The provincial and federal governments work together to provide criminal justice services to British Columbians.

This section describes the role of each of the key parts of the criminal justice system in B.C. They include:

Government agencies
Police
Victim services
Crown counsel
Courts
Corrections

Justice Education Society
Clicklaw
Legal Aid BC

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.

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