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Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of British Columbia is the province's superior trial court. The Supreme Court is a court of general and inherent jurisdiction which means that it can hear any type of case, civil or criminal. It hears most appeals from the Provincial Court in civil and criminal cases and appeals from arbitrations. A party may appeal a decision of the Supreme Court to the Court of Appeal.
The Supreme Court Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 443, provides for a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, an Associate Chief Justice, and 90 other justices. The legislation also provides for supernumerary judges who sit hearing cases part-time. There are also 15 Supreme Court masters who hear and dispose of a wide variety of applications in chambers. The Supreme Court also has a Registrar who hears assessments relating to bills of costs, reviews lawyers' accounts, settles orders, references of various types and deals with bankruptcy discharge applications.
Announcements
August 23, 2019
SUPREME COURT LEGAL COUNSEL COMPETITION – PERMANENT POSITION –**CLOSING DATE EXTENDED**
The Superior Courts Judiciary is recruiting for two full-time permanent positions for lawyers who have 6-11 years of active practice. One position is in Vancouver and one position is in Victoria. Details about this opportunity including a detailed job profile, job requirements, and instructions for submitting an application are available here. The closing date for the competition is Friday, August 30, 2019.
August 23, 2019
SUPREME COURT LEGAL COUNSEL COMPETITION – TEMPORARY POSITION –**CLOSING DATE EXTENDED**
The Superior Courts Judiciary has an opening for legal counsel for a full-time temporary position for a term ending on May 31, 2021. The position is in Vancouver. Details about this opportunity including a detailed job profile, job requirements, and instructions for submitting an application are available here. The closing date for the competition is Friday, August 30, 2019.
August 15, 2019
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT - THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ROBERT CRAWFORD
The Supreme Court of British Columbia announces that the Honourable Mr. Justice Crawford retired from the Supreme Court of British Columbia at New Westminster on August 15, 2019. Mr. Justice Crawford was appointed to the Supreme Court on September 27, 2001.
July 31, 2019
SUPREME COURT MASTER APPOINTMENT
The Supreme Court of British Columbia welcomes the appointment of Master Jennifer Keim to Kamloops effective August 1, 2019. For more information about Master Keim, please see the press release issued by the Attorney General.
July 31, 2019
RETIREMENT - MASTER ROBERT MCDIARMID
The Supreme Court of British Columbia announces that Master McDiarmid retired from the Supreme Court of British Columbia at Kamloops on July 31, 2019. Master McDiarmid was appointed to the position of Master of the Supreme Court on June 1, 2011.