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Provincial Court of British Columbia

The Provincial Court of British Columbia strives to serve the public by providing an accessible, fair, efficient and innovative system of justice.

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Searching CanLII from the Provincial Court of BC Website

B.C. Provincial Court judgments are located on CanLII (Canadian Legal Information Institute), a national legal information databank. This guide is meant to help you in finding Provincial Court decisions on CanLII.
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Small Claims Cases

Small Claims Court generally hears cases between $5,001 and $35,000. This section of BC Provincial Court website has information and guides such as preparing for a settlement conference, a trial, and getting your ...
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Financial Documents for Family Court

Get help answering the following questions: What financial documents do I need for Family Court? How many copies should I bring? What is a Form 4? What if the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) is enforcing a ...
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Alternatives to Court

Where people involved in a family or civil law dispute have equal power, B.C. laws encourage them to try to reach an agreement rather than proceed to trial. This not only maintains people’s control over decision making ...
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Sentencing Information Sheet

What does a judge consider when sentencing in Criminal Court? What types of sentences can be given? What is a Pre-Sentence Report? Victim Impact Statement? Sentencing circle?
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Guide to Preparing for BC Small Claims Court

This guide explains the Provincial Court Small Claims process in British Columbia and may be helpful to people preparing cases with complicated facts or wanting to know more about evidence. Includes claimants' guide, ...
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Going to (Provincial) Court

Most people attending court are nervous, but knowing what to expect can help. Here are answers to some of the questions you may have, depending on why you're going to court.
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What can I expect at a Family Management Conference?

This article explains the Family Management Conference at the Provincial Court of BC. Includes definitions, steps for preparing yourself, what will happen at the conference, what happens if you need a trial, getting a ...
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BC Provincial Court Common Questions

General information about the Provincial Court and the BC justice system. Questions include: court fees, going to court, information about a case, judicial review, photographs or filming in court, publication bans, ...
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Family Cases

Sharing extensive jurisdiction with the Supreme Court under BC Family Law Act, the Provincial Court handles matters including guardianship of a child, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and protection ...
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