Legal Resources

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 copy of an order, and links to more details.

An article about preparing for a traffic court hearing — how it’s likely to work, with tips on how to conduct your case in court.

Explains legal terms used at a small claims court trial, what kind of evidence you can use, how you can prepare for trial, and an overview of the common procedures.

This section of the BC Provincial Court website has information and guides for dealing with provincial violation tickets, federal contravention tickets, and municipal tickets.

Small claims court generally hears cases between $5,001 and $35,000. This section of the BC Provincial Court website has information and guides such as preparing for a settlement conference, preparing for a trial, and getting your documents in order.

This article explains the words used for things you’ll find in a BC Provincial Court trial courtroom, show you who sits where, and explain some of the customs you’ll see in court.

Many self-represented litigants find that having a trusted friend or family member with them to provide emotional support, take notes, and organize documents can be a big help. The BC Provincial Court recognizes this, and they’ve adopted guidelines to make it easier to bring a support person to court.

This guide deals with provincial violation tickets — for offences under BC laws, including traffic offences under the Motor Vehicle Act and regulations, and offences under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.

This section of BC Provincial Court website has information and guides you can use to deal with criminal matters. Includes info on basic criminal procedure, a criminal case flowchart, and sentencing.

Tips for attending court, whether in person or by videoconference. There are certain rules that the judge will be expecting you to follow.