How do I find court records in BC?

Court Records can be found at Court Services Online or the court registry. Court Services Online and public terminals at court registries allow the public to view court records that are public.

Is BC court registry open?

Staffed court registries are open to the public from 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, Easter Monday and Boxing Day.

What is court registry BC?

Court registries are located in 43 of the province’s staffed court locations. The registry is the official keeper of all documents and records that are filed for cases.

What is a court registry?

The Registry is the ‘engine room’ of the Court. It manages all cases from filing to disposition. It is responsible for the receipt, transmission and custody of documents filed in the Registry and sub-Registries. It is the conduit for the flow of information between the Court and the parties before it.

How do you find out if a will has been probated in BC?

If you want to know whether a particular estate has been administered in British Columbia, contact the Probate Registry in Victoria. Search and photocopy charges may apply. You can also search for current probate files through Court Services Online.

How long does probate take in BC?

How long does the estate administration process take in BC? Commonly, estates take anywhere from eight months to two years to wrap up. Frustratingly, a lot of this time is spent waiting for court processing times and tax clearance certificates. Estates with complex assets or disputes can take much longer to administer.

What are the duties of a court registrar?

(K) A Registrar is responsible for the custody of Court properties such as keeping of court seals and stamp, files, writing pad among others. 1.2 COURT SECRETARIES Judicial officers as well as the court registrar rely on their secretaries to maintain and retrieve legal documents required for specific cases.

What is the appellate jurisdiction of the CCJ?

In its appellate jurisdiction, the CCJ hears appeals as the court of last resort in both civil and criminal matters from those member states which have ceased to allow appeals to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC).

How do I find out if someone has a criminal record in Canada?

You can request a copy from the RCMP or your local police under the Privacy Act of Canada. Criminal record checks are completed by municipal police and local RCMP detachments.