Legal Resources

This page provides court forms used in criminal law matters. The forms are in PDF format that you can fill out and print.

This page will help you learn basic information about courtrooms, court procedures, and common legal words.

Includes information about violation tickets, including traffic tickets in British Columbia, and your options and how to pay or dispute fines.

If you’re an immigrant in Canada sponsored by your partner and they are abusing you, find out how to protect yourself or your children.

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

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.

Guides on protection orders against family members, or against anyone else you feel is a danger to you.

General guidance for appearing in court by computer or phone without having to physically be in the courthouse. This applies to small claims court, provincial family court, and some criminal bail hearings.

Information about preparing for different types of cases in Provincial Court and appearing in court including tips about dress, food, and electronic devices; legal terms; courtroom layout; and the people you will see in a courthouse.