I am acting as counsel for an accused, but I am unfamiliar with the Review Board process – where can I find more information?
If you have any questions with regards to our process, please see our Rules and Guidelines page or contact our Registry.
I am acting as counsel for an Indigenous accused. Can I request a Gladue report?
Yes, defence counsel may request a Gladue report through the First Nations Justice Council. Please see About the Board for more information.
I am a victim or related to a victim of an offence. Where can I find more information?
Please refer to the Information for Victims page.
I have concerns for my safety or someone else’s safety – who do I contact?
If this is an emergency, please contact 911.
If this is not an emergency, it is still best to contact your local police department. Whether you are a victim, a witness, or a family member of an accused, the local police will be able to alert the appropriate people.
If you are concerned that the accused might try to contact you, you should discuss this with Crown Counsel at BCPS.ReviewBoard@gov.bc.ca.
I have information that I think is relevant to an accused’s case. What should I do?
If you are submitting something on behalf of an accused person, it is best to do so through their counsel. If you are submitting something on behalf of a victim, it is best to do so through the Crown counsel office at BCPS.ReviewBoard@gov.bc.ca. If defence or Crown counsel choose to put forward the document, it will automatically be submitted for consideration at the hearing.
If neither of these options is possible, submissions may also be made directly by using our contact form. Please ensure that your email states which accused’s file it is for.
Finally, please keep in mind that all parties, including the accused, will be provided with a copy of all submissions, as the Criminal Code requires. Do not include sensitive information, such as your phone number or address.