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March 28, 2012
PRACTICE DIRECTIVE - PILOT PROJECT REGARDING CRIMINAL CONVICTION/ACQUITTAL APPEALS
The Court of Appeal has revised its criminal Practice Directive titled "Pilot Project Regarding Criminal Conviction/Acquittal Appeals." The major change is to extend the pilot program until January 31, 2012. The change applies retroactively to January 1, 2012. A copy of the new directive may be found here.
March 21, 2012
2011 B.c. court of appeal annual report
The 2011 Annual Report for B.C. Court of Appeal is now available.
March 15, 2012
STATEMENT ON JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE - MARCH 15 2012
The Courts of British Columbia have issued the following statement discussing the principle of judicial independence.
March 1, 2012
PRACTICE note - filing written argument in court of appeal chambers
The Court of Appeal has revised its civil and criminal practice note titled "Filing Written Argument in Court of Appeal Chambers." The only change is to have the directive apply to civil matters rather than both civil and criminal matters. The change is effective immediately.
February 23, 2012
Victoria Hearing Dates
The Court sits frequently in Victoria throughout the year. For dates, please refer to the list of scheduled court and chambers days for Victoria. Please contact a scheduler for availability of the hearing dates.
February 8, 2012
Press release - justice system review
The Courts in British Columbia have issued the following statement in response to the Provincial Government's Announcement of a Justice System Review:
We always welcome the opportunity to engage in dialogue with Government and other justice system participants on the issues and challenges facing the justice system. A fully functioning justice system is an essential element of a free and democratic society governed by the rule of law. Any suggestions for improvements to that system merit serious consideration.
Such a review, however, must recognize that the various participants in the justice system operate within a constitutional framework. That framework places certain responsibilities on the participants and is founded on an independent judiciary. Any recommendations for reform must respect the constitutional framework in which we operate.
| Chief Justice Lance Finch | Chief Justice Robert Bauman | Chief Judge Thomas Crabtree |
| Chief Justice of British Columbia | Chief Justice of the Supreme Court | Chief Judge of the Provincial Court |
February 2, 2012
PRACTICE DIRECTIVE - FIVE JUSTICE DIVISIONS
The Court of Appeal has revised its civil and criminal Practice Directive titled "Five Justice Divisions." The only change is to shorten the time for a request for a five justice division from two months to six weeks. The change is effective immediately. A copy of the new directive may be found here.
January 12, 2012
JUDICIAL RETIREMENTS - HONOURABLE JUSTICES M. ANNE ROWLES, CAROL MAHOOD HUDDART AND KENNETH C. MACKENZIE
As of January 1, 2012, the Honourable Justices M. Anne Rowles, Carol Mahood Huddart and Kenneth C. Mackenzie retired from the Court of Appeal.
January 12, 2012
WELCOMING CEREMONY - HONOURABLE JUSTICE ANNE W. MACKENZIE
On February 2, 2012, the Court will hold a formal ceremony to welcome the Honourable Madam Justice Anne W. MacKenzie to the Court of Appeal. The ceremony will begin at 4:30p.m. in Courtroom 60 of the Vancouver Law Courts.