Access Policy 

The Court’s Access Policy explains:

• Why it is important for court proceedings to be open to the public and the media, and how the public and media can attend court proceedings 
• What types of court records can be accessed and how to access them 
• Types of publication bans, including a list of some (not all) automatic, mandatory, and discretionary bans 
• The rules and restrictions for using electronic devices (like computers and cell phones) in court, and restrictions on photography and recording

Access Policy

Accredited Media

The Access Policy has information for Accredited Media including how to become accredited, how to access court records and proceedings, and the rules around recording. 

The Court Services Branch (CSB) BC Secure File Transfer Service (SFTS) guide includes a section for accredited media. 

CSB SFTS guide