CORRECTIONS BRANCH

Community Corrections

1355 Water St..................... 470-6866

COURT SERVICES

Court Reg. ........................... 470-6900

Law Library........................ 470-6980

Sheriff Services................... 470-6844

CROWN COUNCIL......... 1355 Water St....... 470-6822

DIAL-A-LAW

A service provided by The Canadian Bar Association.

Library of pre-recorded tape messages prepared by lawyers to provide practical information on specific topics of law. Phone service only - tell receptionist your need. The tape will be played - examples of topics are: “Why Make A Will”, “Making A Will”, etc.

Mon-Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm.................... 1-800-565-5297

FAMILY JUSTICE CENTRES - Info. 1-888-216-2211

Kelowna - 119-565 Bernard Ave....................... 712-3636

FAMILY MAINTENANCE ENFORCEMENT

PROGRAM............................................. 1-800-663-3933

GAMING POLICY & ENFORCEMENT BRANCH

200-1517 Water St., Kelowna........................... 861-7363

HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES & COMPLAINTS

Toll Free.............. 1-888-440-8844

KELOWNA FAMILY JUSTICE SERVICES

119-565 Bernard Ave., Kelowna V1Y 8R4...... 712-3636

THE LAW SOCIETY OF BC

The Law Society of BC is the self-governing body for lawyers in BC. The primary responsibility of the Law Society under the provincial Legal Profession Act is to protect the public interest in the administration of justice.

845 Cambie St., Vancouver V6B 4Z9...... 604-669-2533

TTY: 1-604-443-5700 Toll Free in BC...1-800-903-5300

www.lawsociety.bc.ca

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

Call Toll Free.......................................... 1-800-663-1919

Canadian Bar Association

10th Floor, 845 Cambie Street

Vancouver V6B 5T3............................... 1-888-687-3404

www.cba.org

LEGAL SERVICES Society (Kelowna)

Provincial legal aid plan offered to assist people with urgent legal problems who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. This community law office administers legal aid & provides information & advice on a wide variety of legal topics.

307-1664 Richter Street

Kelowna V1Y 8N3............................................ 763-8613

OMBUDSMAN OF BC

Investigates complaints regarding Provincial Government Ministries, Crown Agencies, Boards or Commissions, schools and school boards, hospitals, universities and

colleges, professional bodies and local governments. The Ombudsman has the power to make a full and impartial investigation into any complaint and to make recommendations to make policies and practices more fair.

Box 9039 Stn Prov Govt., Victoria V8V 3K3

Toll Free...... 1-800-567-3247 TTY..... 1-800-667-1303

www.ombud.gov.bc.ca

The Society of NOTARIES PUBLIC OF BC

1220-625 Howe Street, Vancouver V6C 2T6

Toll Free............. 1-800-663-0343

www.notaries.bc.ca

WESTERN CANADA Society to ACCESS JUSTICE

To provide first-class pro bono lawyers assistance to all persons who cannot obtain Legal Aid or afford a

lawyer, through pro bono clinics throughout the

Western provinces.

255 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna, V1Y 6L2.... 763-8058

www.accessjustice.ca