Legal Resources

This site is for people who want to begin a claim or already have one in small claims court. The “filing assistant” will help you complete small claims court forms online. Once you have filled out the form, you can print it and submit it in person or by mail.

This fact sheet explains your rights under the BC Human Rights Code. It describes racial discrimination and how to deal with discrimination. It explains how you’d know if you have a human rights complaint, and provides resources to help you make a complaint. It provides services you can contact if someone has made a complaint against you.

This guide is for people involved in a small claims action from $10,000 to $35,000. It explains the mediation program available, how to start the mediation process, and the basic information behind the mediation process.

This fact sheet helps you understand human rights in BC. It explains how BC Human Rights Code protects you from discrimination and harassment and includes information on where to get help.

Court Services Online is British Columbia’s electronic court registry. This interactive page allows you to e-search civil and criminal court documents, e-file your documents, use the filing assistant to fill out forms, and view daily court lists. You can also view tutorials and demonstrations.

Some court documents can be submitted (also referred to as “filing”) by fax. But not all courthouses are set up to accept faxes, and certain documents can’t be sent by fax. See what locations accept fax filings and find information on how to file by fax.

Picklists contain sample language that you can use in court orders and applications. They provide standard wording to help you make yourself understood to the court.

Explains the family management conference, which is your first appearance in provincial family court when you or your ex-spouse has filed an application.

How to apply for, change, or cancel a family protection order. Includes information about when you can proceed without informing the person you need protection against.

Small claims court generally hears cases between $5,001 and $35,000. This page has links to sample order terms, picklists, how to enforce orders, bringing support persons with you to court, and alternatives to court.