Legal Resources

A visual guide to the layout of a courtroom. You'll find a labelled image of the courtroom, showing you who sits where, and an explanation of some of the customs you’ll see in court.

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.

A detailed guide to the factors and principles that a judge considers when sentencing criminal cases in BC Provincial Court.

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

An overview of the trial process in BC small claims 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.

A guide for traffic court hearings, including how to prepare for your hearing and the steps of the hearing process.

Links to guides such as getting ready for criminal court, the steps in a criminal case, Indigenous sentencing courts, youth courts, protection orders, and alternatives to court. You’ll also find practice directions and rules that the court has issued about its procedures, and picklists with standard wording for orders and applications.

This guide deals with disputing traffic tickets as well as 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.

Information for those representing themselves in court who wish to bring a support person during the court hearing, and how to ask the court’s permission to have them come with you.