Legal Resources

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LSLAP Manual: Public Complaint Procedures

Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
This chapter on administrative law is used by law students handling cases at LSLAP’s legal clinics. It’s an overview of citizens’ rights, including the right to vote, and sets out the legal avenues available to individuals who believe that a government agency has acted improperly.
Last reviewed November 2025
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First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan's Principle Settlement

First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement
The website explains the settlement agreement and provides details on what you need to have before submitting a claim, and the claim forms. It also includes guidance on managing your compensation money, a booklet on how to submit a claim, and legal documents about the settlement.
Last reviewed September 2025
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Solution Explorer: Strata Property

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)
The Strata Solution Explorer is a tool for helping people manage and resolve strata disputes in BC. If you can’t resolve your dispute using the Solution Explorer, it will lead you to the CRT’s online application form.
Last reviewed July 2025
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Solution Explorer: Societies and Cooperative Associations

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)
This tool helps people manage and resolve disputes about BC societies that are incorporated with the BC Corporate Registry, and housing and community service co-ops. If you can’t resolve your dispute using this tool, it will lead you to the CRT’s online application form.
Last reviewed July 2025
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Supreme Court Civil Rules Forms

Government of British Columbia
Links to online fillable court forms for BC Supreme Court for civil matters. You can view them in alphabetical or numerical order. The page provides instructions for opening and saving the forms, including which browsers and software to use.
Last reviewed March 2025
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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 February 2025
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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 January 2025
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Traffic Court Hearing

Provincial Court of British Columbia
A guide for traffic court hearings, including how to prepare for your hearing and the steps of the hearing process.
Last reviewed December 2024
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Small Claims Trial

Provincial Court of British Columbia
An overview of the trial process in BC small claims court.
Last reviewed December 2024
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Small Claims

Provincial Court of British Columbia
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.
Last reviewed December 2024