Intro to the Courts
Courts of BC (Justice Education Society)
An overview of the justice system in Canada and BC, with a chart of the various provincial and federal courts.
Last reviewed March 2024
Legal Resources
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CanLII Manual to British Columbia Civil Litigation
Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII)
This manual has three main parts: “Areas of Law Pathfinders,” “The Guide to Civil Procedure at the Supreme Court of British Columbia,” and “Annotations of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and Court of Appeal Rules.” The publication is written for a wide audience.
Last reviewed March 2024
Know Your Rights: Injunctions and Contempt of Court
BC Civil Liberties Association
Explains what an injunction is, what contempt of court is, and your rights if you go to court on a contempt of court charge.
Last reviewed March 2024