Protection Order Registry — Province of BC provides legal information or representation in Kelowna, indexed on HelpKelowna. Below: areas covered, who qualifies, and how to access help.
Categories: Legal, Victim Services
▸ What it is The Protection Order Registry is a confidential database of all civil and criminal protection orders in BC. It includes peace bonds and family law protection orders. Court staff add your order to the registry for you, in most cases on the same day the judge signs it. You do not have to ask. ▸ If the order is broken Call the police right away. Police in BC can see your order in the registry 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so they can act to enforce it right away. In an emergency, call 911. ▸ Questions about your order Contact the provincial Victim Safety Unit: • Toll-free: 1-877-315-8822 • Lower Mainland: 604-660-0316 • Email: vsusg@gov.bc.ca They can help you understand your order's conditions, give you a copy if you lost yours, and explain how to report a breach. If you are a protected party, you can register with them for notices, such as a reminder that your order is about to expire. ▸ Help registering for victim notification Call or text VictimLinkBC at 1-800-563-0808 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Also known as: POR, protection order, peace bond, restraining order, family law protection order, breach of protection order, Victim Safety Unit
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