Online Documents

A Guide to a Successful Interview With a Lawyer

This guidebook will help you prepare for your interview with a lawyer. Topics include Information Sheets, Document Lists, Written Statements and Going to the Interview. A sample information sheet and document list is included. This guidebook is part of the Representing Yourself In Supreme Court series.

Aboriginal Parenting After Separation

The Aboriginal Parenting After Separation program helps Aboriginal parents through the separation process. The program's resources include a Parent's Handbook, the Aboriginal Parenting After Separation Toolkit, videos, worksheets and checklists.

Accessing Court Documents Online

Accessing Court Documents Online provides instructional videos to help self-representing litigants access court records using Court Services Online (CSO). This popular video series provides basic information to help litigants search and find the documents they need. Topics include Searching for Civil Court Info and Viewing the Case Basics and the Parties Involved.

Alternative Measures (Diversion)

This document contains information and the form required to apply for alternative measures, also known as “diversion.” By using alternative measures, if you admit that you committed a crime you may be able to deal with the charges without having to go to trial. The information is available in six languages.

Alternatives to Going to Court

This booklet gives an overview of the alternatives of taking civil, non-family claims in BC’s Supreme Court to trial. These options, including settlement, discontinuance and withdrawal, can save time and money. This guidebook is part of the Representing Yourself In Supreme Court series.

Applications in Supreme Court

This guidebook provides general information on chambers applications for civil, non-family claims in BC’s Supreme Court. The book describes chambers applications, who hears them and how to prepare for an application. Sample court forms include a Notice of Motion, Affidavit and Notice of Hearing. This guidebook is part of the Representing Yourself In Supreme Court series.

Bail Orders: No Contact Orders

This document provides information about No Contact Orders – bail orders which determine what you may or may not do while charges are outstanding. The information is available in six languages.

BC Supreme Court

This online help guide provides a range of information on British Columbia's Supreme Court. The site features introductory videos and provides self-help resources for Civil Matters, Family Law and Criminal Law. Key resources include: Civil Guidebooks, Legal Help and Information if You Represent Yourself, Court Tips for Parents, and more...

Being an Active Citizen

Being an Active Citizen is a 5-year program with 10 lessons per year for Social Studies grades 7-11. It enhances curriculum on law, government and citizenship by teaching students about the political and justice systems in Canada and BC and giving them tools and confidence to be active citizens.

Choosing Small Claims Court or Fast Track Litigation in Supreme Court

This guidebook will help you understand the options available when deciding whether to commence a civil, non-family action in the BC Supreme Court or Small Claims Court (a division of the Provincial Court). It is part of the Representing Yourself In Supreme Court series.