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Revised compliance policy
LABC has revised its policies governing the handling of complaints, and the procedures surrounding the investigations and resolution of issues. The…
Criminal record check requirements
Legal aid lawyers will now be required, per the Criminal Records Review Act, to submit a criminal record check, aligning with the current…
Provide your feedback on LABC’s Quality Assurance Framework for representation services
Legal Aid BC (LABC) is undertaking a project to develop a Lawyer Quality Assurance (QA) Framework for contracted legal aid representation services.…
Lawyer-initiated change-of-counsel requests
As part of our ongoing efforts to manage program costs responsibly and ensure a high quality of client service, LABC asks that change-of-counsel…
Extending our heartfelt gratitude to you
As 2025 wraps up, we at Legal Aid BC (LABC) extend our sincere appreciation to you for your continued commitment to legal aid work. Your dedication,…
Defence counsel can now receive Supreme Court criminal registry reports by secure email
The Supreme Court of BC registry has implemented an option for defence counsel of record to receive certain reports in criminal proceedings by secure…
DEMS training session video recording available
Thank you to those who attended the August 27 online information and training session about the BC Prosecution Service’s (BCPS) new DEMS portal for…
Lawyer Portal updates
We recently updated the Lawyer Portal. The following is a summary of some of the changes that may affect you.
Save the date: DEMS disclosure portal training
The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) will be launching a new portal called DEMS for accessing and downloading disclosure for defence counsel. For more…
New and updated practice directives: forensic liaison assistance with bail hearings
On July 2, 2025, the Provincial Court of BC published a new notice (NP34) and a revised version of a previous notice (NP33) outlining the…