Legal Resources

An overview of alternatives to going to court, including the advantages of avoiding court.

An overview of hiring a lawyer, free and low-cost legal help, and how to prepare for a meeting with a lawyer.

The basics of judicial review, which is when you’re asking the court to review a decision made by an administrative tribunals because you don’t think it was reasonable and fair. It goes over the time limits, what happens to the original order while you wait for the review, what kind of mistakes can be reviewed, and possible outcomes.

This guidebook contains an overview of fast-track litigation (Rule 15-1), for civil, non-family claims in BC Supreme Court. Fast-track litigation allows you to shorten the entire litigation process if the amount in issue is $100,000 or less or the trial can be completed within three days.

This site gives an overview of the adult criminal court process but does not cover every situation. The information relates to criminal trials in BC Supreme Courts and Provincial Courts. Includes rights of the accused, investigation and charges, bail hearing, disclosure, and pleading guilty.

This guidebook can help you learn about how to start or respond to a family law proceeding in the BC Supreme Court.

An introduction to requisitions, which civil rules apply, and how to fill in a requisition using Form 17.

An introduction to different types of evidence, and the relevance, material facts, and other basic information about evidence.

An introduction to who can act as an expert witness, when you may need an expert witness, where to find them, and more.

How to appeal decisions from small claims court, the BC Provincial Court, and tribunals.