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Abbotsford Justice Access Centre

Last updated on October 16, 2024

Justice Access Centre (JAC) services are available in-person or virtually (through phone or videoconference). 

In-person services are available during the centre's hours of operation.

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Services

Family Justice Centres and Justice Access Centres operate across the province, with staff available to assist you with issues related to separation or divorce, including: 

  • Parenting arrangements
  • Guardianship
  • Child and spousal support
  • Contact with a child
  • Property division respecting a companion animal

All services are provided free of charge to parents and other family members. Learn more about Family Justice Centre services or see the Family Justice Centres brochure for more information.

Staff can help you assess what you need and provide information about:

  • Your legal and related issues (including referrals for legal advice)
  • Dispute resolution and mediation options (including court forms and processes)
  • Referrals to community resources and agencies

Justice Access Centres also provide:

  • Staffed self-help resource rooms and information services
  • Public computer terminals and a printer for legal documents

Please see the Justice Access Centres brochure for more information.

All Centres have Family Justice Counsellors (accredited mediators) who can provide a full range of services virtually through telephone and video conferencing, so services are available even if there is no Family Justice Centre or Justice Access Centre in your community. Virtual services are also available for families who are separated by distance.

Contact information

Call the Abbotsford Justice Access Centre to access services virtually or in person.

Phone numbers
Phone 604-851-7055
Phone toll-free in B.C. 1-888-260-3344

Address

The Abbotsford Justice Access Centre is located at:

Second Floor
32375 Veteran's Way
Abbotsford BC  V2T 0K1

Hours

Hours are subject to change. If you do not have an appointment, it is recommended that you call the Abbotsford Justice Access Centre before you drop in. For information about the Self-Help Resource Room, please see Justice Access Centres.

Hours for in-person and virtual services
Day Hours
Monday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Self-Help Resource Room hours
Day Hours
Monday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Service area

The Abbotsford Justice Access Centre offers a range of justice services for:

  • Abbotsford
  • Mission
  • Maple Ridge
  • Fraser Valley

Family justices services are also available at Family Justice Centres. See if there is a Family Justice Centre location near you.

Contact information

To access services, either virtually or in-person:

Phone
604-851-7055
Toll Free
1-844-747-3963
Address
Second Floor
32375 Veterans Way
Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 0K1
(Located at the Abbotsford Law Courts)