This chapter provides a quick reference on mistrial applications, including general principles, procedural considerations, and the consequences of a mistrial.
The substance of this chapter was reviewed by the following judges in January 2026:
- The Honourable Justice Martha M. Devlin, Supreme Court of British Columbia
- The Honourable Justice Jennifer M.I. Duncan, Supreme Court of British Columbia
As with other NJI resources, this resource is not an authority and should not be cited as such. Please do not share it outside the judiciary without express permission of the NJI.
