Our justice system, legislation and the work we do to build harmonious relationships are the foundation for safe, healthy and peaceful communities. We acknowledge our role in the administration of justice and our collective objective to serve the public. The following principles guide the direction of the department: reconciliation with Yukon First Nations; working as a team; identifying and meeting our clients’ needs; initiative and innovation; and communications.
Services and information
Latest news
Statement from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee on the Supreme Court decision regarding the SCAN Act
September 20, 2024
The Minister of Justice comments on the Supreme Court decision of the SCAN Act and will not appeal the decision.
Statement from Minister of Justice and Attorney General on the Government of Yukon’s application for a receiver to be appointed over the assets of Victoria Gold Corporation
August 14, 2024
The Government of Yukon has lost confidence in Victoria Gold Corp.’s willingness to take the environmental consequences of the heap leach facility failure seriously.
Nine Yukon community projects funded by the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust through spring 2024 intake
July 25, 2024
Nine Yukon community projects awarded $407,974 in funding for spring 2024 from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust.
Minister responsible
Tracy-Anne McPhee
Legislative Assembly profile
Email:
[email protected]
Phone number:
867-393-7488
Fax number :
867-393-7135
The Whitehorse Correctional Centre (WCC) serves as a territorial correctional facility for adults. The WCC balances the safety of the public, staff and offenders with rehabilitation and healing.
Phone:
867-455-2900
Fax number:
867-455-2992
Staff directory
Yukon Community Corrections provides supervision and support to adults on bail, or adults serving sentences in the community. Our goal is the safe reintegration of offenders into the community as law-abiding citizens.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5231
Fax number:
867-667-3446
Staff directory
The Justice Wellness Centre provides offenders participating in the Community Wellness Court with services and support that reduces their risk of re-offending.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-393-6256
Fax number:
867-393-6267
Staff directory
Our office provides independent oversight of Corrections by carrying out investigations and inspections. We ensure a timely, fair and impartial review mechanism for client complaints related to the Whitehorse Correctional Centre.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-456-6597
Fax number:
867-393-6393
SCAN gives citizens an effective way to respond to illegal activities that are having a negative impact on their neighbourhood. It also holds property owners accountable for threatening or disruptive activities regularly taking place on their property. If you have a concern about a property that is having a negative impact on your neighbourhood, you can make a confidential complaint to SCAN.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-456-7226
We provide services to all people affected by crime. Our staff can help you through a difficult time. We will listen and provide the information you need.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-8500
Fax number:
867-393-6240
Staff directory
We are a legal resource for separating or divorcing couples and families in transition. Our office provides information on family law issues and court procedure free of charge.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-456-6721
Fax number:
867-456-6105
The Maintenance Enforcement Program is a free, voluntary service that enforces court orders or court-filed agreements requiring support to be paid for a child or spouse. We strive to make paying or receiving support more convenient for both parties.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5437
Fax number:
867-393-6989
Court Services provides facilities for the courts, as well as administrative and support services to the judiciary and other participants in the Yukon court system. Services include the Domestic Violence Treatment Option Court, the Witness Administration Program, the Notaries Public Program and the Community Wellness Court.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5441
Fax number:
867-393-6212
The Yukon Land Titles Office has the legal responsibility for examining and registering documents for ownership of land. The Yukon Land Titles Office also examines, registers and ensures accuracy of all survey plans for the Yukon.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5612
Fax number:
867-393-6358
The Public Guardian and Trustee of Yukon protects the legal rights and financial interests of children, and acts as guardian of last resort for adults who have no known relatives or friends to assist them. The office administers the estates of deceased and missing persons where there is no known next-of-kin.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5366
Fax number:
867-393-6246
The Yukon Public Law Library is located in the Andrew Philipsen Law Centre at 2134 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5H6.
Phone:
867-667-3086
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
3086
Location:
Yukon Public Law Library
View the Justice organizational structure.
Phone:
867-667-3033