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I've Been Charged with a Criminal (or Youth) Offence out-of-Town and Want to Move the Case Closer to Home (view source)
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{{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}Criminal cases almost always are dealt with in the courthouse closest to where the alleged offence takes place. However, if you decide to plead guilty to the offence, you may be able to waive it to another location for the purpose of a guilty plea and sentencing. | {{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}Criminal cases almost always are dealt with in the courthouse closest to where the alleged offence takes place. However, if you decide to plead guilty to the offence, you may be able to waive it to another location for the purpose of a guilty plea and sentencing. | ||
(For general information on being charged with a criminal or youth offence, see "[[I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) offence and have to go to court]]" in this Guide. | (For general information on being charged with a criminal or youth offence, see "[[I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) offence and have to go to court]]" in this Guide.) | ||
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* Enquiry BC at 1-800-663-7867 for the location and number of Court Registries and Crown Counsel offices in British Columbia. If the offence took place in a different province or territory of Canada, Enquiry BC may be able to provide you with the general enquiry number for that province or territory. | * Enquiry BC at 1-800-663-7867 for the location and number of Court Registries and Crown Counsel offices in British Columbia. If the offence took place in a different province or territory of Canada, Enquiry BC may be able to provide you with the general enquiry number for that province or territory. | ||
* [[Duty Counsel|Criminal duty counsel]] for assistance on the day you have to appear in court. | * [[Duty Counsel|Criminal duty counsel]], for assistance on the day you have to appear in court. | ||
* [[Native Courtworkers]] | * [[Native Courtworkers]], for aboriginal clients. | ||
* [[Access Justice]], [[Salvation Army Pro Bono Lawyer Consultation Program]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers]]. | * [[Access Justice]], [[Salvation Army Pro Bono Lawyer Consultation Program]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers]]. | ||
* The Clicklaw common question [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1031 | * The Clicklaw common question "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1031 I've been charged with a crime. How do I defend myself?]" and the fact sheet series "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=%22what%20to%20do%20if%20you%20are%20charged%20with%22 What to do if you are charged with...]". | ||
Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form, [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. | Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form, [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. | ||
