Government of Yukon

Laws, Legislation and Justice

Aboriginal Law Group
The Aboriginal Law Group provides legal and policy advice to the Yukon Government respecting the negotiation and interpretation of Yukon First Nation Final Agreements, the rights of Aboriginal people, and other matters relating to Aboriginal law.

Access to Information & Protection of Privacy
Gives people a formal method of requesting information from Yukon government departments. Individuals can also request corrections to their own personal information contained in Yukon government records. Find application forms here.

Acts and Regulations
Search all Acts and Regulations administered by the Department of Justice.

Adult Probation
Probation is a court order that authorizes the offender to remain at large in the community subject to conditions prescribed in a probation order.

Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program
This program allows people, who have lost their driver's licence through an impaired driving conviction, an opportunity to gain conditional driving privileges.

Archaeology Program
Research, management, and interpretation of Yukon's archaeological sites and collections.

Bankruptcy - court services
Instructions for filing for bankruptcy.

Beverage Container Refunds/Recycling
In Whitehorse, return bottles (glass and plastic) and cans for deposit refunds to the Raven Recycling (100 Galena Road). Outside of Whitehorse, you can return liqour bottles and cans for a refund at government liquor stores.

Child Support - Maintenance Enforcement Program
Enforces agreements or court orders that require support payments to a spouse or child. Either parent can register with this program.

Child Support Guidelines
A set of rules and tables for calculating the amount of support a paying parent should contribute toward his or her children.

Community Justice
Community-based justice initiatives contribute to the protection of society and the health of communities and individuals. There are a number of community based justice programs offered in together with Yukon First Nations and Yukon communities.

Community and Correctional Services
The primary goal of Community and Correctional Services is the safe integration of offenders into communities as law-abiding citizens. It provides programs and services for victims and offenders.

Conservation Officer Services
Turn-In- Poachers: 1-800-661-0525. Conservation Officers provide environmental education, environmental youth camps/projects, licenses for hunting, fishing and trapping, hunter and trapper education, resource management support and more.

Coroner
The Chief Coroner investigates unexpected or unnatural deaths. The findings of a Coroner's Inquest can find ways to prevent similar untimely tragedies and save lives.

Court Registries
Services include: Supreme Court civil filings and family matters such as divorce, custody and adoption, trial coordination, receipt of fines, bail and restitution, and other court-ordered payments and more...

Court of Appeal
Hears appeals of decisions made by the Territorial Court and the Supreme Court of Yukon in civil and criminal matters.

Courts
The Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Supreme Court, Territorial Court, Small Claims Court, Youth Court and others

Crime Prevention
Everyone has a role in making their home and their community safe and there are lots of ways to do it.

Crime Prevention Funding Program
Projects that provide services and information to victims of crime and projects that reduce the incidence of crime, address root causes, prevent violence against women and publicize information about crime prevention are eligible for funding.

Dangerous Goods (Transportation of)
For more information contact: weighstation.whitehorse@gov.yk.ca; by phone at 867-667-3032 or 867-667-5920 or 1-800-661-0408 local 3032 (toll free within the Yukon)

Education Appeal Tribunal
This Tribunal hears appeals from parents and students who would like to go beyond the Department of Education to resolve a dispute. The tribunal considers the educational interests of the child, the impact on all students and all relevant factors.

Family Law
Family justice matters include separation and divorce and family violence.

Family Law Information Centre (FLIC)
The FLIC provides free information in the areas of child support, parenting after separation, and family law.

Family Violence Prevention Unit
Victim Services and Family Violence Prevention unit offers support services and professional help to victims of crime and abuse.

Filing for Divorce
Petitions for divorce must be filed in the Yukon Supreme Court. If you don't want to use a lawyer for your divorce, you can get a do-it-yourself divorce kit ($5). These are available from the Supreme Court desk in the Whitehorse court registry.

Hansard Search
Get copies of Hansard from Queen’s Printer or the Inquiry Centre on the main floor of the Yukon Government Administration Building.

Inspections (Field Operations, Forestry Inspections, Land Inspections, Natural Resource Officers, Client Services and Inspections)
Client Services and Inspections Natural Resources Officers provide inspection, monitoring, enforcement, compliance and community client support services for sustainable resources.

Land Titles Office
The Yukon Land Titles Office registers all titled land within the Yukon and guarantees the accuracy of all titles. All original land titles and documents for properties in the Yukon are registered and stored at the Land Titles Office.

Landlord -Tenant Act
Information about renting and complaints about breaches of the Landlord - Tenant Act are handled by Consumer Services. Arbitration of a dispute is also available.

Legislative Documents
Get copies of legislative documents (including Hansard, Yukon Gazette, Statutes and Regulations) from Queen's Printer or the Inquiry Centre on the main floor of the Yukon Government Administration Building.

Liquor Licences
A liquor licence is required to serve or sell liquor to the general public.

Pay a Fine
You can pay motor vehicle, Criminal Code and territorial offence fines in several locations.

Public Guardian and Trustee
Protects the legal rights and financial interests of children, acts as guardian of last resort for adults who need financial and personal decision making, and administers estates of dead and missing people if there is no one else to do so.

Securities
The Securities Registrar can provide general information on investing and securities in Canada.

Sheriff's Office
Enforces civil judgments, responsible for jury selection, management of judge and jury trials, serving civil documents and for providing security to the Law Courts and the judiciary.

Small Claims Court
Hears civil cases in which the amount of money or the value of personal property being claimed is $25,000 or less.

Subdivision Approval
The Community Land Planning branch assists rural communities that are located outside of municipalities.

Supreme Court
The highest trial court in the territory, with broad jurisdiction to try a wide range of civil and serious criminal matters.

Territorial Court
Deals with most adult criminal prosecutions under the Criminal Code and other federal statutes. Also hears all youth justice matters and prosecutions under territorial laws.

Turn in Poachers / Polluters line
Call 1-800-661-0525. FInd out more here.

Victim Services
Victim Services and Family Violence Prevention unit offers support services and professional help to victims of crime and abuse.

Whitehorse Correctional Centre
The Whitehorse Correctional Centre is a 85-bed multi-level Territorial institution. It is the only correctional facility currently operating in Yukon.

Worker's Advocate
Advocates on behalf of injured workers. Main duty is to advise workers and dependants of deceased workers on the workers' compensation process, and the meaning and effect of compensation claims.

Youth Criminal Justice Act
Applies to people aged 12-17 inclusive at the time they are alleged to have committed an offence.

Youth Criminal Justice Act (for parents)
Your support will be critical if your child is faced with going through the criminal justice system and maneuvering through the YCJA.