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Courtroom Basics

Provincial Court of British Columbia
This page will help you learn basic information about courtrooms, court procedures, and common legal words.
Last reviewed March 2026
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Information for All Types of Provincial Court Cases

Provincial Court of British Columbia
Information about preparing for different types of cases in Provincial Court and appearing in court including tips about dress, food, and electronic devices; legal terms; courtroom layout; and the people you will see in a courthouse.
Last reviewed March 2026
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Solution Explorer: Intimate Images

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)
This free and anonymous tool is for those who’d like to make a claim for an intimate image protection order, damages, and a penalty if someone doesn’t comply with an intimate image protection order. It asks you simple questions and gives you customized legal information and options based on your answers. It also has self-help tools and referrals.
Last reviewed March 2026
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Getting Ready for Traffic, Ticket and Bylaw Court

Provincial Court of British Columbia
This guide deals with disputing traffic tickets and tickets for offences under the provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Act and the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act. Learn how to prepare your dispute, vary your fine amounts, or reset hearing dates.
Last reviewed March 2026
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Traffic, Ticket, Bylaw

Provincial Court of British Columbia
This section of the BC Provincial Court website has information and guides for dealing with provincial violation tickets, federal contravention tickets, and municipal tickets.
Last reviewed March 2026
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Participating Remotely

Provincial Court of British Columbia
General guidance for appearing in court by computer or phone without having to physically be in the courthouse. This applies to small claims court, provincial family court, and some criminal bail hearings.
Last reviewed March 2026
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Dial-a-Law: Driving Without Insurance

People’s Law School
This page explains your rights and what steps to take if you've been charged for driving without insurance.
Last reviewed March 2026
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Dial-a-Law: Traffic Tickets

People’s Law School
The police give out a “violation ticket” for less serious driving offences. Learn the options available if you get a traffic ticket, and the steps involved in disputing the ticket.
Last reviewed March 2026
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Working with Your Legal Aid Lawyer

Legal Aid BC
This page outlines the roles and responsibilities of the client and lawyer so that each knows what to expect from the legal aid contract. It also explains what the lawyer’s time on the case includes, change of lawyer requests, and how to make a complaint.
Last reviewed March 2026
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Ticket Information in British Columbia

Government of British Columbia
Includes information about violation tickets, including traffic tickets in British Columbia, and your options and how to pay or dispute fines.
Last reviewed March 2026