À propos de nous

The Court Information Program for Immigrants (CIPI) eliminates language and cultural barriers and enhances access to the courts and to justice for immigrants and refugees. This is accomplished by providing information and referrals to the public, immigrants and refugees appearing in court as the accused, victims, witnesses, or parties involved in a civil suit.

Services are provided in Chinese, Vietnamese, Punjabi, Hindi and Spanish.

Our Court Workers:

  • Explain the documents associated with court
  • Help clients understand the legal terms of the justice system
  • Assist clients with court appearance process and court application
  • Provide clients with information on criminal, civil, youth and traffic court structure and procedures
  • Show clients the courtroom and explain the roles of court personnel
  • Provide emotional support to clients
  • Provide pamphlets about the court system in Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Hindi and Punjabi
  • Facilitate educational workshops with community groups
  • Educate justice system personnel about language and cultural differences
  • Refer clients to and accept clients from government, non-government organizations and community agencies for additional and specialized assistance
  • Accompany and assist clients in the legal aid application process

They do not give legal advice, nor serve as interpreters, nor act as advocates for the client.

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CIPI Workshops

CIPI Court Workers facilitate a wide variety of workshops that can be customized for your group and/or staff. The length of the workshops can also vary from one hour to an entire day and can be conducted at any of our Courthouse locations, community venues or at your local service agencies. For more information please email or call .

Family

  • Separation & Divorce
  • Family Law in BC - Self Help
  • Surviving Relationship Violence and Abuse

Criminal

  • Understanding Court Orders and Hearings
  • Being Charged
  • Breach of Court Orders

Assault

  • How to appeal your sentence
  • How to appeal your conviction

Civil

  • Small Claims in BC

Youth

  • Consequences Of A Youth Record 

Seniors 

  • Know your rights 
  • Senior Abuse 
  • Pension & Benefits

Others

  • Learning About The Law 
  • Wills & Estates 
  • Power of Attorney

About This Website

All “Learn About” content on this website is adapted from Learning About the Law, copyright 2009 People's Law School and This website is for informational purposes only. We do not provide any services.

This website was developed by the Justice Education Society and made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. Financial support is also provided by the City of Vancouver.

CourtInformation.ca provides legal information – not legal advice. Only a lawyer can provide legal advice.

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