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The Court of Appeal is the highest court in the province. It hears appeals from the Supreme Court, from the Provincial Court on some criminal matters, and reviews and appeals from some administrative boards and tribunals.
The Court of Appeal is constituted by the Court of Appeal Act, S.B.C. 2021, c. 6. The Court of Appeal Act provides for a Chief Justice and 14 other justices, as well as for supernumerary justices. Thus, the Court of Appeal actually has more than 15 judges. The Chief Justice of British Columbia heads the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal has a registrar who, in addition to other administrative duties, hears matters related to the settling of orders and bills of costs.
COURT OF APPEAL ACT AND RULES
Effective 18 July 2022
- Court of Appeal Act, S.B.C. 2021, c. 6
- Court of Appeal Rules, BC Reg. 120/2022.
- How to file materials | Registrar's Filing Directive
- Forms, Completion Instructions, and Templates
- Practice Directives
- Tables of Concordance (Former Act and Rules to New Act and Rules | New Act and Rules to Former Act and Rules | Detailed Table of Concordance)
- Process Overview Charts (Appellant | Respondent)
- Request to Appear Remotely
ANNOUNCEMENTS
September 22, 2023
PUBLIC STATEMENT BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA REGARDING SEPTEMBER 30, NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
The Court of Appeal for British Columbia recognizes the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which takes place Saturday, September 30, 2023. The day is an opportunity to reflect on the tragic and painful history of residential schools and the continuing intergenerational trauma caused by the residential school system. It is a chance to honour residential school Survivors, their families, and their communities, and to remember the children who did not come home. The day encourages us to recommit to reconciliation and to consider our responsibilities relating to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action, and other guide posts that advance the ongoing process of reconciliation.
As September 30 falls on a weekend this year, the Court will be closed on Monday, October 2, 2023 to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
August 31, 2023
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT - THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S. DAVID FRANKEL
The Honourable Mr. Justice S. David Frankel has retired from the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and the Court of Appeal of Yukon effective September 1, 2023. He served as a justice of the Court of Appeal for over 16 years, having been appointed in 2007 after serving on the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
COVID-19 NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Modified Court of Appeal Procedures and Access to Court Proceedings during the COVID-19 Pandemic (effective July 18, 2022)
- Registrar's Filing Directive
- Remote Appearances – Practice Directive (effective 18 July 2022)
- Chambers Applications – Practice Directive (effective 18 July 2022)
- COVID-19 Notices Timeline and Table of Concordance