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BC Provincial Court Update: Revised CPD 1, CRIM 08 and CRIM 13 Practice Directions

Chief Judge Gillespie has issued updates effective October 14, 2026 to the following practice directions to reflect that Form 1 (CPD-1) Consent Requisition cannot be used to cancel trial dates or adjourn a trial and now requires counsel to indicate whether the request complies with the timelines in CPD 1.

CRIM 08 was also revised to reflect that Crown and Defense counsel may agree to request an interpreter.

Notices, Policies, Practice Directions

 

View this court update on the BC Provincial Court website