Justice Access Centres

Last updated on January 20, 2023

Justice Services Branch response to COVID-19

Family Justice Matters support information for families

Last updated: September 29, 2022

What do Justice Access Centres assist with?

Justice Access Centres have staff to assist you with family law issues and some Supreme Court civil law issues such as:

Separation or divorce
Simple probate
Requesting a review of decisions of the Residential Tenancy Branch and various tribunals
Appeals to the Supreme Court
General Supreme Court information

Staff can help assess what you need, provide information about your legal and related issues and refer you to services and resources that are available for your situation, including:

Self-help and information services
Dispute resolution and mediation options
Limited legal advice
Community resources and agencies
Free publications

Locations

Accessibility

Justice Access Centres are wheelchair accessible and family friendly. In some situations, an interpreter can be arranged.

Safety concerns

If you are concerned for your safety, staff may refer you to:

VictimLinkBC
BC Police Forces
Legal advice
Community support organizations

What to expect

If you have a family law issue, you may speak with a family justice counsellor or a child support officer and learn about or participate in dispute resolution
You will be linked to community groups as needed
If you need legal advice or are interested in meeting with a lawyer, you will be provided service information
Services provided by Justice Access Centre staff are free
Staff may refer you to services that are based on financial need, and so may ask about your income
Justice Access Centres do not deal with criminal issues, small claims court forms and filings or some other specific legal solutions

Participating partners

Justice Access Centres are funded by the Ministry of Attorney General. Onsite services are provided by the Ministry of Attorney General and partner agencies.

Partner agencies vary depending on the centre and can include but are not limited to:

Important Links

Did you find what you were looking for?

The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.

More topics