Court Services - Vernon, British Columbia

Noah M.

I've been here quite a few times recently, and every interaction I have had the clerk has been professional, friendly, and most of all helpful. They've helped to make a difficult situation much more approachable and I really appreciate that!

Jim C.

One of the few government buildings were I get treated fairly and respectfully by the staff. The clerks have helped me more than legal aid. Just remember they deal with a lot of people and have to follow the rules. Be respectful and mindful of the situation.

Roland M.

Very disappointed actually. Not very helpful. Had to make 3 trips there to file a document that took all of 2 min to file!!! First visit I was told that they did not supply the forms I needed to fill out but that I could download then from their website, fill them in, print them out, sign them and bring them in to file. Sis that. 2nd visit they told me the forms were not formatted properly!!! I explained they came right off their website.... had to go back and do it all over and move 1 paragraph a few extra spaces down!!! (HUGE DIFFERENCE!!! ikr)
Plus I had to drive to Armstrong twice for the signatures !!! Finally on the 3rd visit they looked over the forms stamped them and charged me the fee. Total elapsed time 2 min
I think the clerks could do a better job explaining to us lay people (non-lawyer types) how to obtain and fill out the forms properly to save us from having to make multiple visits to the courthouse.

Cori C.

I was doing my divorce here and the ladies and gentlemen helped me greatly. All done without a lawyer. They were soo helpful . telling me what ihad done wrong making sure I had all of the proper forms. I am forever grateful for their kind advice. Great team

W4RR4NT W.

I try not to be mean. I try to be fair. And I only review my experience with the actual Courthouse staff, not the Family Law itself. That said, and without intending any disrespect to the judges and lawyers who work here, this place is the biggest travesty of so-called "justice" I have ever personally been involved with.

I could have a really long review here because, in all honesty, this five year hell has been like a bad Chevy Chase movie. But, what 'does it in' for me is the lack of proper duty counsel, the lack of judicial case managers (yes, plural), the absolutely terrible instructions for someone who just needs to know the proper procedures and, overall, the shamefully archaic "processes" they make you follow.

As a single example, these things are time sensitive and, on more than one occasion, I waited a week or more just for someone to get back to me and tell me what the current status was or how to reply to papers that were filed by the other person. At one point, I had to wait two weeks just to find out WHY I was being served with ANOTHER notice of hearing. Why? Because the regular girl was on vacation. That's shameful, in my opinion. If I went to a restaurant and ordered food, only to be told that all the customers had to wait for the regular cook to get back from vacation, they'd be out of business. And that's just food. We're talking about legal orders that AFFECT OUR LIVES here!

Overall, the Court Services Branch should be ashamed of themselves. Again, in my opinion.

Robert H.

If you like historical architecture and really cool buildings, you have to visit this courthouse. The supreme court room is amazing. You have to experience this place for yourself to understand. It is open to the public during regular hours of operation and be sure to say hello to any of the BC Sheriffs at the courthouse.

Janet H.

No handicap entrance

Nelson K.

Was told by the police that I should call them every time I see a driver texting while behind the wheel. I thought that was there job, I also found out if you pass to avoid an accident you get the fine. Only two in the courtroom for speeding and I got a ticket. The rest were there for using mobil devices 😊 That was very unfair for me to avoid death or an accident or injury to my family, I receive the punishment. I'm not the police or will I do there job and endanger my life or my families..
In my option it was wrong for the court to rule in favor of the police and now I have to pay for my actions.. It was not fair for them to tell me I should do their job..
Again this is just my option...
Have a great day. 😊
Ps the police need more help..
As I saw with my own eyes there making progress..and they were very polite.. 😊