Which BC court will hear my case?

Which court hears your case depends on the type of legal issue.

BC Provincial Court (opens in a new tab) handles most family matters (except divorce, and property division), small claims from $5001 to $35,000, most criminal cases and traffic and bylaw cases.
BC Supreme Court (opens in a new tab) handles divorce and other family matters, larger civil disputes, claims over $35,000, and serious criminal cases.
The BC Court of Appeal (opens in a new tab) hears appeals from the Supreme Court.

See BC Courts (opens in a new tab) for learn more about the jurisdiction of each court.

For tribunal matters (like housing or employment disputes), your case may be heard outside of the traditional court system. For more information, see AdminLawBC.ca (opens in a new tab) or the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal (opens in a new tab).

Which court hears your case depends on the type of legal issue.

BC Provincial Court (opens in a new tab) handles most family matters (except divorce, and property division), small claims from $5001 to $35,000, most criminal cases and traffic and bylaw cases.
BC Supreme Court (opens in a new tab) handles divorce and other family matters, larger civil disputes, claims over $35,000, and serious criminal cases.
The BC Court of Appeal (opens in a new tab) hears appeals from the Supreme Court.

See BC Courts (opens in a new tab) for learn more about the jurisdiction of each court.

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