Safety and victim services

  • Being arrested
    The first few days after you get arrested can be a very confusing time. You're dealing with the RCMP, lawyers, judges, and maybe even staff…
  • Community court workers
    Court workers employed by the Legal Aid Commission provide legal and court related assistance to residents of the Northwest Territories. A court worker can assist…
  • Going to court as a witness or victim in a criminal matter
    If you are a victim or were at the scene of a crime, you may be required to testify in court to help establish the facts of the crime.
  • Men’s Healing Fund
    See all Funding Programs Description Funding for community organizations to deliver community based Men’s Healing programs throughout the NWT. Overview This program provides funding to…
  • Police
    The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are independent from the Department of Justice, and provide "contracted" policing services to the Northwest Territories under the Police Services…
  • Probation
    Probation services works closely with corrections to ensure that offenders abide by the terms of their release.
  • Protection orders
    A judge can order a violent person to stay away from you. Depending on your situation, you can ask the court for a protection order,…
  • Victim services
    The Community Justice Division offers services to victims that can assist you in dealing with the emotional and physical consequences of crime, and the associated…
Legislation of the Northwest Territories
A complete alphabetical listing of the consolidated territorial Acts and associated regulations.
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