Courts Division
The Courts Division of Manitoba Justice manages the effective and efficient delivery of court services throughout Manitoba. The three courts of Manitoba are the Court of Appeal, the Court of King’s Bench and the Provincial Court. For further information about the courts in Manitoba, please visit Manitoba Courts.
Court Services Fees
Visit this page to find the fee amounts that are be paid for a number of court services, such as:
- accepting documents that commence court proceedings
- providing copies of court records
- performing searches of court filing systems
- sheriff services in connection with enforcement of civil court orders
Most fees for court services are set in the Court Services Fees Regulation (M.R. 150/2021) under The Court Services Fees Act (C.C.S.M. c. C297). A small number of fees are set in other legislation, for example, certain fees in bankruptcy court proceedings.
Fees are payable in Canadian funds, and may be paid by:
- Certified cheque, bank draft or money order payable to the Minister of Finance;
- Law firm cheque payable to the Minister of Finance;
- Cash, debit or credit card (in person only).
Indigenous Court Workers
Court Workers help people who are in conflict with the law. They also help to communicate information about the individual to the Judge and Crown attorney. The Indigenous Court Worker Program was started to aid persons of Indigenous origin who come before a court.
Fine Option Program
The law allows a person who has been fined to pay cash or, if unable to pay, register in the Fine Option program. Under this program, participants perform unpaid community work equal to the value of the fine instead of going to jail for non-payment of fines.
Applying for (criminal) Records Suspensions and Clemency
If you were convicted of a criminal offence and have completed your sentence and wish to apply for a records suspension, please visit the Parole Board of Canada web site and learn more about making an application.
