What is the Protection Order Registry?
Last updated on February 20, 2025The Protection Order Registry is a confidential database containing all protection orders issued in B.C.
All safety-related orders made in B.C. go to the Protection Order Registry, including:
- Family law protection orders
- Protection orders made to protect children under the Child, Family and Community Service Act
- Criminal Code peace bonds or bail conditions
If you call the police to say your spouse has disobeyed a protection order, the police can:
- Phone a central number at any time (day and night) to get up-to-date information about your order
- Act to enforce the order right away
In an Emergency
Dial 911 in an emergency. If your community does not have 911 services, call your local police.
Legal Help and Advice
Check out these resources from Legal Aid BC:
Visit a Justice Access Centre:
Talk with a family justice counsellor at a Family Justice Centre.
Other Legal Resources
- Visit Clicklaw and the Justice Education Society for legal information
- Contact the Lawyer Referral Service to consult a lawyer for up to 30 minutes for a small fee
- See MyLawBC for solutions to your legal problems
- Take a Parenting After Separation course
International Child Abduction
British Columbia has a central authority that assists left-behind parents whose children have been abducted across international borders.