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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.
NEW 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
January 10, 2023
CHIEF JUSTICE BAUMAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM THE COURT OF APPEAL
On January 10, 2023, Chief Justice Robert Bauman announced that he will be retiring from the office of Chief Justice of British Columbia and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Yukon, effective October 1, 2023. The press release with a statement from the Chief Justice may be viewed here.
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)
- History of COVID-19 Notices