eNews: Court
While efforts are made around the province to give domestic violence cases early dates for trial or guilty plea, in Kelowna and Penticton this is ensured by dedicating two days a
A domestic violence court was established in Nanaimo in 2013 through the collaborative effort of the local Community Coordination for Domestic Safety Committee and judges.
Note: Judge Russel Mackay died on December 22, 2015. First as a lawyer and then as a judge he served the people of British Columbia with dedication and compassion. He acted as a mentor to many people, changing lives with his empathy and kindness. Judge Mackay wrote this account of his work on the Northern Circuit Court in the year before his death.
British Columbia’s two domestic violence courts have been developed as a result of initiatives by Provincial Court judges and others locally involved in the delivery of criminal j
Total hits on the B.C. Provincial Court’s website topped one million in 2014!