Legal Resources

Court files contain many different documents about a legal matter. The Court of Appeal, BC Supreme Court, and BC Provincial Court have policies to determine the public’s access to court files (criminal, family, and civil court records).

An overview of the justice system in Canada and BC, with a chart of the various provincial and federal courts.

Part of the online step-by-step guide for those appealing a civil or family case in the Court of Appeal of BC. Step 2 is preparing your documents, starting with the first form called “Notice of Appeal.”

An online step-by-step guide for those appealing a civil or family case to the Court of Appeal of BC. If you’re representing yourself, you’ll need to learn about procedures specific to this court.

This guide gives an overview of the judicial review process, from preparing and filing your petition and affidavit to representing yourself in court. It includes sample documents and ways to get in touch with CLAS lawyers to receive advice about your situation.

The Civil Resolution Tribunal is an online system for resolving many types of civil law disputes without needing a lawyer or attending court. It encourages both parties to work together. If necessary, an independent tribunal member makes a decision about your claim. This page goes over the four main stages of the process and includes a video.

CRT forms in PDF format if you prefer to send a form by email or mail rather than submitting it online.

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.

Explains what an injunction is, what contempt of court is, and your rights if you go to court on a contempt of court charge.

An online guide to help you prepare for a hearing with an administrative tribunal. Discusses mediation, gathering evidence, making your presentation, and what to expect at the hearing.