Self-Help Programs & Resources

Common Supreme Court Terms

This guidebook provides brief definitions of commonly-used legal terms to assist self-representing litigants with civil, non-family claims in BC’s Supreme Court. It is part of the Representing Yourself In Supreme Court series.

How to Act in Court

This resource helps self-representing litigants behave properly in civil court. Topics include What to Wear, What to do, What to Avoid, What to Call People and What to Do if You Don’t Understand Something. This resource is part of the Civil Case Tip Sheets Series.

How to Conduct an Appeal: Civil Cases

This guidebook provides general information about civil case appeals in BC’s Court of Appeal. Topics include Filing the Appeal, Hearing the Appeal and If the Appeal Doesn’t Proceed. The guidebook is a companion document to “Responding to an Appeal – Civil Cases.”

How to Prepare Your Case

This resource helps self-representing litigants prepare for their civil case. Topics include Collecting Documents and Exhibits, Analyzing Your Case, Preparing Your Argument and Organizing Your Materials. This resource is part of the Civil Case Tip Sheets Series.

How to Set a Trial Date in Vancouver Provincial Court (Arraignment Hearing)

This document explains how to set a trial date in Vancouver Provincial Court. If you want to plead not guilty, you will have to go to trial. This means you will need to fix a trial date at an arraignment hearing. Information is available in six languages.

How to Take Notes During Your Trial

This resource helps self-representing litigants take effective notes during a civil trial. Topics include making notes before you testify and during witness testimonies, checking evidence and keeping organized. This resource is part of the Civil Case Tip Sheets Series.

Responding to an Appeal: Civil Cases

This guidebook provides general information about responding to civil case appeals in BC’s Court of Appeal. Topics include Responding to a Leave to Appeal, Responding to a Notice of Appeal and Respondent’s Factums. The guidebook is a companion document to “How to Conduct an Appeal – Civil Cases.”

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