What Are First Nations/​Indigenous Courts?

If you identify as Indigenous and plead guilty to a crime or are found guilty, you may be able to go to a First Nations/​Indigenous Court in BC for sentencing. This fact sheet explains:

• restorative justice,
• how you get into First Nations/​Indigenous Court,
• where First Nations/​Indigenous Courts are located,
• who’s at First Nations/​Indigenous Court, and
• what a healing plan is.

BC First Nations Justice Council — Indigenous Justice Centres offer culturally appropriate information, advice, support, and representation for Indigenous people.

More on: First Nations/​Indigenous Court (Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC website)

(See our First Nations/​Indigenous Court services map)