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Know Your Civil Rights (Legal Information for Indigenous People: National Edition)

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Nate Russell: BCLAP LIIPNE 2025 edition

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==Government Authorities==
===Think Before You Speak===
The ''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'' (the "Charter") is part of the ''Constitution Act, 1982'' of Canada. Sections 7 to 14 of the Charter set out rights that protect Canadians when dealing with the justice system. They ensure that individuals who are involved in proceedings are treated fairly, especially those charged with a criminal offence. These sections are where your legal rights come from: right to silence, right to a lawyer, right against unreasonable searches, etc.
<blockquote>'''Q:''' What do the RCMP, Provincial police, child protection agencies, and the DFO/COS all have in common?</blockquote>
<blockquote>'''A:''' They are all government agencies who investigate situations where there may be fault or liability or safety concerns. They all have jobs to do. However, with each of these agencies you are well advised to know your rights before you speak.</blockquote>

You are always allowed to say, '''"I want to speak with a lawyer before I speak with you."'''

This is not an admission of guilt or fault, just a way to make sure you are safeguarding your rights. Get legal advice to learn about your rights and responsibilities when you are being confronted by government agencies.

'''If you are charged with a criminal offense'''
* Do not speak to the police
* Get legal advice as soon as possible
* You are not required to make or sign a statement with police
* Do not talk in public or on any social media such as Facebook about the charges

==Police Encounters==
<blockquote>"The RCMP must suspect you of committing a crime, have seen you committing a crime, or you must be driving a vehicle before they can stop you and question you." - BC First Nations Justice Council, https://www.bcfnjc.com</blockquote>

When responding to a police officer on the street:
* Be polite, note the officer's badge number or name
* Ask if you are free to go:
** If YES - leave
** If NO - ask if you are under arrest

If you are under arrest:
* Ask WHY: it is your right to know why you are being arrested
* Ask for a lawyer and then remain silent: you have the right to do both

If the police say you are not free to go, but that you are not under arrest, you're being detained:
* You should only be detained briefly.
* The police are only allowed to detain you if they have reasonable grounds to suspect you've been involved in a crime.

The police have different powers depending on whether they have detained or arrested you (see https://stepstojustice.ca/questions/criminal-law/what-are-my-rights-if-im-detained-or-arrested/).

'''Remember:''' You do not have to answer their questions at any point. You always have the right to silence even if you have to speak to clear something up or be dismissed.
<blockquote>'''"I want to remain silent. I want to speak to a lawyer."'''</blockquote>

You do not have to identify yourself to a police officer, unless:
* You are under arrest
* You are driving - if you do not have your license on you, you can provide your name and date of birth
* You are issued a ticket

==Police Custody and Arrests==
If you are '''arrested''' or '''detained''', you are protected by Section 10 of the Charter.
* You have the right to silence - speak to a lawyer before the police
* The police must inform you of the reasons for your arrest or detainment
* You have the right to retain and speak to a lawyer without delay and the police are required to inform you of this right

If you are released on bail or with a Promise to Appear, there may be conditions attached (rules for behaviour) such as:
* Reporting to a bail supervisor
* Not being able to leave town
* Must avoid certain areas or people
* Cannot carry a weapon
* No consumption of alcohol

If you think your conditions are too restrictive (unfair or unrealistic) call your lawyer for help as soon as possible because breaching conditions can mean
another criminal charge.
{{LIFIPlinkbox
| width = 70%
| tips = For more information about your rights with the police see https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/polpower/what-are-my-rights-if-i-am-arrested-or-detained
}}

==Youth Rights==
If you are a youth charged with committing a crime, you should be aware of your rights, including the right to:
* Be told why you are being charged and what your rights are in a way that you understand
* Talk to a lawyer, parent or other adult about your situation before you give a statement to police
* Have a lawyer, parent or other adult with you if you give a statement
* Not answer any questions about the crime and be warned that, if you do say something, it may be used against you in court

The ''Youth Criminal Justice Act'' (YCJA) is the law that governs Canada's youth justice system. It applies to youth who are at least 12 but under 18 years old, who are alleged to have committed offenses. Youth who are charged with a crime and identify as Indigenous are entitled to the same rights as other young people and, as well, at all stages of the youth criminal justice system, the courts must consider the unique circumstances of Indigenous peoples and of the particular Indigenous youth.

YCJA has special provisions that allow police and Crown to deal with a youth without using the formal youth court system. These are called extrajudicial measures and extrajudicial sanctions. Also, ask about local Restorative Justice or Indigenous Court.

Youth are automatically eligible for Legal Aid to pay for a lawyer.

Personal information of a youth offender is kept confidential. This means the identity of a youth offender cannot be published and access to youth records is very limited.

==RCMP Complaints==
<blockquote>"You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect by all people working within the justice system. Formal complaint processes exist for police, lawyers and judges." - BC First Nations Justice Council, [https://www.bcfnjc.com www.bcfnjc.com]</blockquote>

===If Your Rights are Violated by the Police===
Document the time, place and details of what happened. Document police names or badge numbers. Try to get contact information for witnesses. Take pictures of injuries and upload them. Seek legal advice.

===Complaints Process===
'''Making a complaint about the police:''' The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP is an independent agency that reviews complaints made by the public about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members.

Complaints can be filed at their website: https://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/make-complaint

===Civilian Oversight in Canada===
Most provinces in Canada have some form of civilian oversight of law enforcement. Although agency size, statutory authority and responsibilities vary from province to province, civilian oversight agencies share a common goal: a positive relationship between the public and the police.

This is achieved through an accessible and transparent complaint process, conscientiously monitored by independent and impartial civilian agencies. Commissions and provincial agencies responsible for civilian oversight of investigations into alleged police misconduct are mandated to ensure complaint investigations are thorough, fair and balanced to both the complainant and the respondent.

{{LIFIPlinkbox
| width = 70%
| tips = '''Canadian Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement:''' https://cacole.ca/resources/links/civilLin-lien-eng.shtml
}}

==Criminal Records and Record Suspensions ("Pardons")==
If you have been charged with or convicted of a crime, you will have a criminal record. A criminal record can have many impacts on your life.

* '''Employment:''' Employers and volunteer agencies may require criminal record checks to use in hiring decisions
* '''Insurance:''' Insurers may choose not to insure you
* '''Education:''' You may be disqualified from attending or graduating college/university
* '''Children:''' You may be subject to a vulnerable sector search, not allowed to adopt children, or a judge may consider criminal record in family law, child custody disputes
* '''Immigration:''' You may be denied citizenship if applying, and you may be deported if not a citizen
* '''Travel:''' You may be rejected entry to other countries. Need to obtain a waiver to enter the USA with a criminal record
* '''Future:''' If charged with another crime, criminal record often leads to harsher sentences

===Record Suspensions/"Pardons"===
For more detailed information, please check out the links below.

;What is a Record Suspension?
:Removes a criminal record from public view but does not erase it. It can be reinstated if another crime is committed.

;How does it help?
:Allows for clear background checks for jobs, volunteering, or other activities.

;How to Apply
:* Apply to the Parole Board of Canada.
:* Eligibility: Complete your sentence, including fines. Depending on the date of a person's first offence, waits can differ substantially due to legislative amendments in 2010 and 2012 and subsequent court review.

;Costs
:Application fee: $50.00. Additional fees for police and court records. Free or low-cost help may be available locally.

;Decision Process
:The Board assesses offences and positive life changes.

;Timing
:Decisions can take up to 6 months for summary offences and 1 year for indictable offences. The process may take longer if the Parole Board requires more information.

{{LIFIPlinkbox
| width = 70%
| tips = '''Parole Board fact sheet on record suspensions:''' 
* https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions/who-is-eligible-for-a-record-suspension.html
* https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/corporate/publications-and-forms/applying-for-a-record-suspension.html
}}

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Know Your Civil Rights (Legal Information for Indigenous People: National Edition)

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Nate Russell: BCLAP LIIPNE 2025 edition

{{Legal Information for Indigenous People NE TOC}}

==Government Authorities==
===Think Before You Speak===
The ''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'' (the "Charter") is part of the ''Constitution Act, 1982'' of Canada. Sections 7 to 14 of the Charter set out rights that protect Canadians when dealing with the justice system. They ensure that individuals who are involved in proceedings are treated fairly, especially those charged with a criminal offence. These sections are where your legal rights come from: right to silence, right to a lawyer, right against unreasonable searches, etc.
<blockquote>'''Q:''' What do the RCMP, Provincial police, child protection agencies, and the DFO/COS all have in common?</blockquote>
<blockquote>'''A:''' They are all government agencies who investigate situations where there may be fault or liability or safety concerns. They all have jobs to do. However, with each of these agencies you are well advised to know your rights before you speak.</blockquote>

You are always allowed to say, '''"I want to speak with a lawyer before I speak with you."'''

This is not an admission of guilt or fault, just a way to make sure you are safeguarding your rights. Get legal advice to learn about your rights and responsibilities when you are being confronted by government agencies.

'''If you are charged with a criminal offense'''
* Do not speak to the police
* Get legal advice as soon as possible
* You are not required to make or sign a statement with police
* Do not talk in public or on any social media such as Facebook about the charges

==Police Encounters==
<blockquote>"The RCMP must suspect you of committing a crime, have seen you committing a crime, or you must be driving a vehicle before they can stop you and question you." - BC First Nations Justice Council, https://www.bcfnjc.com</blockquote>

When responding to a police officer on the street:
* Be polite, note the officer's badge number or name
* Ask if you are free to go:
** If YES - leave
** If NO - ask if you are under arrest

If you are under arrest:
* Ask WHY: it is your right to know why you are being arrested
* Ask for a lawyer and then remain silent: you have the right to do both

If the police say you are not free to go, but that you are not under arrest, you're being detained:
* You should only be detained briefly.
* The police are only allowed to detain you if they have reasonable grounds to suspect you've been involved in a crime.

The police have different powers depending on whether they have detained or arrested you (see https://stepstojustice.ca/questions/criminal-law/what-are-my-rights-if-im-detained-or-arrested/).

'''Remember:''' You do not have to answer their questions at any point. You always have the right to silence even if you have to speak to clear something up or be dismissed.
<blockquote>'''"I want to remain silent. I want to speak to a lawyer."'''</blockquote>

You do not have to identify yourself to a police officer, unless:
* You are under arrest
* You are driving - if you do not have your license on you, you can provide your name and date of birth
* You are issued a ticket

==Police Custody and Arrests==
If you are '''arrested''' or '''detained''', you are protected by Section 10 of the Charter.
* You have the right to silence - speak to a lawyer before the police
* The police must inform you of the reasons for your arrest or detainment
* You have the right to retain and speak to a lawyer without delay and the police are required to inform you of this right

If you are released on bail or with a Promise to Appear, there may be conditions attached (rules for behaviour) such as:
* Reporting to a bail supervisor
* Not being able to leave town
* Must avoid certain areas or people
* Cannot carry a weapon
* No consumption of alcohol

If you think your conditions are too restrictive (unfair or unrealistic) call your lawyer for help as soon as possible because breaching conditions can mean
another criminal charge.
{{LIFIPlinkbox
| width = 70%
| tips = For more information about your rights with the police see https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/polpower/what-are-my-rights-if-i-am-arrested-or-detained
}}

==Youth Rights==
If you are a youth charged with committing a crime, you should be aware of your rights, including the right to:
* Be told why you are being charged and what your rights are in a way that you understand
* Talk to a lawyer, parent or other adult about your situation before you give a statement to police
* Have a lawyer, parent or other adult with you if you give a statement
* Not answer any questions about the crime and be warned that, if you do say something, it may be used against you in court

The ''Youth Criminal Justice Act'' (YCJA) is the law that governs Canada's youth justice system. It applies to youth who are at least 12 but under 18 years old, who are alleged to have committed offenses. Youth who are charged with a crime and identify as Indigenous are entitled to the same rights as other young people and, as well, at all stages of the youth criminal justice system, the courts must consider the unique circumstances of Indigenous peoples and of the particular Indigenous youth.

YCJA has special provisions that allow police and Crown to deal with a youth without using the formal youth court system. These are called extrajudicial measures and extrajudicial sanctions. Also, ask about local Restorative Justice or Indigenous Court.

Youth are automatically eligible for Legal Aid to pay for a lawyer.

Personal information of a youth offender is kept confidential. This means the identity of a youth offender cannot be published and access to youth records is very limited.

==RCMP Complaints==
<blockquote>"You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect by all people working within the justice system. Formal complaint processes exist for police, lawyers and judges." - BC First Nations Justice Council, [https://www.bcfnjc.com www.bcfnjc.com]</blockquote>

===If Your Rights are Violated by the Police===
Document the time, place and details of what happened. Document police names or badge numbers. Try to get contact information for witnesses. Take pictures of injuries and upload them. Seek legal advice.

===Complaints Process===
'''Making a complaint about the police:''' The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP is an independent agency that reviews complaints made by the public about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members.

Complaints can be filed at their website: https://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/make-complaint

===Civilian Oversight in Canada===
Most provinces in Canada have some form of civilian oversight of law enforcement. Although agency size, statutory authority and responsibilities vary from province to province, civilian oversight agencies share a common goal: a positive relationship between the public and the police.

This is achieved through an accessible and transparent complaint process, conscientiously monitored by independent and impartial civilian agencies. Commissions and provincial agencies responsible for civilian oversight of investigations into alleged police misconduct are mandated to ensure complaint investigations are thorough, fair and balanced to both the complainant and the respondent.

{{LIFIPlinkbox
| width = 70%
| tips = '''Canadian Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement:''' https://cacole.ca/resources/links/civilLin-lien-eng.shtml
}}

==Criminal Records and Record Suspensions ("Pardons")==
If you have been charged with or convicted of a crime, you will have a criminal record. A criminal record can have many impacts on your life.

* '''Employment:''' Employers and volunteer agencies may require criminal record checks to use in hiring decisions.
* '''Insurance:''' Insurers may choose not to insure you.
* '''Education:''' You may be disqualified from attending or graduating college/university.
* '''Children:''' You may be subject to a vulnerable sector search, not allowed to adopt children, or a judge may consider a criminal record in family law or child custody disputes.
* '''Immigration:''' You may be denied citizenship if applying, and you may be deported if not a citizen.
* '''Travel:''' You may be refused entry to other countries. You may need to obtain a waiver to enter the USA with a criminal record.
* '''Future:''' If charged with another crime, a criminal record often leads to harsher sentences.

===Record Suspensions/"Pardons"===
For more detailed information, please check out the links below.

;What is a Record Suspension?
:Removes a criminal record from public view but does not erase it. It can be reinstated if another crime is committed.

;How does it help?
:Allows for clear background checks for jobs, volunteering, or other activities.

;How to Apply
:* Apply to the Parole Board of Canada.
:* Eligibility: Complete your sentence, including fines. Depending on the date of a person's first offence, waits can differ substantially due to legislative amendments in 2010 and 2012 and subsequent court review.

;Costs
:Application fee: $50.00. Additional fees for police and court records. Free or low-cost help may be available locally.

;Decision Process
:The Board assesses offences and positive life changes.

;Timing
:Decisions can take up to 6 months for summary offences and 1 year for indictable offences. The process may take longer if the Parole Board requires more information.

{{LIFIPlinkbox
| width = 70%
| tips = '''Parole Board fact sheet on record suspensions:''' 
* https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions/who-is-eligible-for-a-record-suspension.html
* https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/corporate/publications-and-forms/applying-for-a-record-suspension.html
}}

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Acknowledgements and Foreword (Legal Information for Indigenous People: National Edition)

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Nate Russell: BCLAP LIIPNE 2025 edition

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The Bella Coola Legal Advocacy Program (BCLAP) provides free and confidential services in the communities of Bella Coola, Anahim Lake, Bella Bella, Klemtu and Wuikinuxv, the traditional territories of the Nuxalk, Ulkatcho, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo/Xai'xais and Wuikinuxv peoples, respectively.

[[File:Legal Information for Indigenous People Map of BCLAP Service Area.png| right | frame | link= |alt=Map of BCLAP Service Area|Map of BCLAP Service Area]]

Published in Bella Coola on the traditional and unceded territory of the Nuxalk Nation.
== Acknowledgements ==
* Anne Fletcher, Editor, BCLAP Legal Advocate
* Marion Anderson, Editorial Assistant
* Kylie Schatz,* Scott Leslie,* Tana Wang,* Legal Researchers 2022/2023
:<nowiki/>*law students at UBC, Allard School of Law and ProBono Students Canada volunteers
* Frances Rosner, Supervising Lawyer 2022-2025
* Lorna Lam, Designer, Allegra Marketing Print Mail Signage, Vancouver

'''Legal Reviewers:'''
* Frances Rosner
* Jennifer Metcalfe
* Lisa Crossly

2025 Edition Funded by the Law Foundation of BC

'''Many thanks to:'''

*Colleen Mustus and Barb Barclay of Bear Paw Media and Education at Native Counselling Services of Alberta for their encouragement and for sharing their publication "(Re)Claiming Indian Status" https://bearpawlegalresources.ca

*Christa Big Canoe, Legal Advocacy Director, for sharing their plain language publications about Border and Status

*Colleen Hanasyk, University of Manitoba law student with the Prison Law Clinic, and to Marc Kruse, Indigenous Legal Studies Coordinator at UMLS, for their assistance with the Prison Rights section

*Mona O'Brian and the staff of the Mi'kmaw Legal Support Network for all their contributions

*Jennifer Metcalfe, E.D. and Staff lawyer and Lisa Crossley, Staff Lawyer @ Prisoner Legal Services (a program of West Coast Prison Justice Society) for their legal review of the Prison Law sections

*Sheila Wildeman for her help with the Prison Law section

'''With continued thanks''' to supervising lawyer Patricia Barkaskas (ICLC) and the original legal reviewers (2022 edition):
* Tim Howard
* Kevin Love (CLAS)
* Alison Ward (CLAS)
* Chris Heslinga (ICLC)
* Chelsea Leung (ISC Estates)
* Kathy McCue (NALMA)
* Rob Dhanu
* Meghan Wallace
* Kyla Lee (Acumen Law)
* Alex Peel (Legal Aid BC)
* Joanne Taylor (NIDUS)
* and to 2022 edition PBSC UBC law students Laura Beaudry, Grace Hermansen, Lauren Ferguson, and Avery Pasternak

Funding provided by the Law Foundations of BC, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland & Labrador, Yukon, PEI, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

==Copyright, Photo Credit and Booklet Availability==
<blockquote>This booklet is available for download on our website [https://bclap.ca bclap.ca] and our Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/BCLegalAdvocates/ @BCLegalAdvocates]. For copies contact [mailto:info@bclap.ca info@bclap.ca] Mail: PO Box 309, Bella Coola, BC, V0T 1C0 © 2025 BCLAP This booklet may not be commercially reproduced but copying for non-commercial purposes, with credit, is encouraged.</blockquote>

'''Cover photo''' a synthesis of photos by Laurie Julian, the Indigenous Courtworker covering Antigonish and Pictou court in Nova Scotia. Her picture (Eagle feather) taken at Parish Beach at Bayfield in Antigonish county in Nova Scotia. Laurie is a Mi'kmaw woman from the Paqtnkek First Nation, Nova Scotia, and by Corrina Smiley, Caseworker for Victim Services, Communities of Care with the Mi'kmaw Legal Support Network. Her picture (Sunrise), Shore Road in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia.

==Information not Legal Advice==
This document does not contain legal advice. This document was prepared with the assistance of PBSC UBC law student volunteers. PBSC volunteers are not lawyers and they are not authorized to provide legal advice. This document contains general discussion of certain legal and related issues only. If you require legal advice, please consult with a lawyer.

==Foreword==
This booklet was created by frontline advocates to help Indigenous Peoples understand how federal laws impact their lives and the special legal protections that exist within the national framework. Despite that Indigenous Peoples are subject to federal laws, understanding their rights is daunting, particularly as the legal landscape changes in response to systemic racism and discrimination. As the journey continues to have their inherent rights recognized and upheld in every legal system in Canada, there are even fewer legal supports to help Indigenous Peoples navigate the laws that govern their relationship with the federal government. The provinces offer legal aid lawyers and resources for laws administered by the province, particularly in the family and criminal law systems but there is no automatic right to a lawyer in the federal system. For Indigenous Peoples situated in remote areas, geographic barriers pose a further challenge in accessing the legal help needed to ensure their rights are understood and upheld.
As an Indigenous lawyer working in the legal system, very often on behalf of Indigenous Peoples who are impacted by federal laws, I am grateful to the collective efforts of those involved in the creation of this booklet as it provides practical information and guidance on federal legal issues in easy-to-understand terms. Given the need to help Indigenous Peoples learn about their federally protected rights and the national application of federal laws, the reach in this booklet extends beyond the borders of British Columbia and will benefit Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, otherwise known as Canada.
:Frances Rosner, Red River Metis Lawyer

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Living in Peace When Renting

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Rent

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Moving In

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Finding Rental Housing

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Preparing to Rent

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About the Tenant Survival Guide

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==List of Clicklaw Wikibooks==
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| title = Consumer and Debt Law
| resource = Consumer_and_Debt_Law
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a resource for advocates and other legal professionals helping clients with consumer or debt problems.}}
|- valign="top"
{{TitleList
| title = LSLAP Manual
| resource = LSLAP_Manual
| description = The reference manual used by law students giving legal advice in British Columbia.}}
|- valign="top"
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| resource = Dial-A-Law
| description = A service of People's Law School, Dial-A-Law features free information on the law in British Columbia in over 130 topic areas. }}
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| resource = Legal_Help_for_British_Columbians
| description = Quick answers and BC legal referral information for common legal troubles. }}
|- valign="top"
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| resource = Scams_to_Avoid
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a resource for British Columbians on how to spot and guard against scams that try to trick you out of your money.}}
|- valign="top"
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| title = Navigating Home Care and Senior Housing
| resource = Navigating_Home_Care_and_Senior_Housing
| description = From [[Seniors First BC]], a guide explaining the types of personal care and health care that are available to older adults in British Columbia (BC).}}
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| description = From [[People's Law School]], a resource on what to do when a loved one dies.}}
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| description = From [[Drew Jackson]], a resource for non-profits transitioning under the new Act.}}
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| description = From [[Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society]], for BC non-profits wanting to understand the requirements of the Act and compliance with this legislation.}}
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| resource = Managing_Someone_Else's_Money
| description = From [[People's Law School]], a guide for the attorney appointed under a power of attorney in British Columbia.}}
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| description = From [[People's Law School]], general information for anyone who wants to learn more about the crime of human trafficking.}}
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==Learn & Teach Series==
The [[:Category:Learn & Teach Series|Learn & Teach Series]] on Clicklaw Wikibooks features resources for educators & learners on legal topics.
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Category:Past Contributor Organizations

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Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre

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| website = [http://tenants.bc.ca tenants.bc.ca] [http://rentingitright.ca rentingitright.ca]
| phone = 604-255-0546 1-800-665-1185
| clicklaw_label = '''Find on Clicklaw'''
| clicklaw_address = [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/organization/helpmap/1021 TRAC on Clicklaw HelpMap]
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Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre

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| website = [http://tenants.bc.ca tenants.bc.ca] [http://rentingitright.ca rentingitright.ca]
| phone = 604-255-0546 1-800-665-1185
| clicklaw_label = '''Find on Clicklaw'''
| clicklaw_address = [http://clicklaw.bc.ca/organization/helpmap/1021 TRAC on Clicklaw HelpMap]
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How Do I Appeal a Provincial Court Decision?

2026-03-24T21:24:05Z

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Under section 233(1) of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'', only final decisions of the Provincial Court can be appealed. Appeals of final decisions of that court are made to the Supreme Court. Interim decisions of the Provincial Court can only be challenged by a judicial review under the aptly named ''Judicial Review Procedure Act''. This information is about appeals to the Supreme Court.

==Forms involved==
You can obtain a document package from the Supreme Court's website (https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/self-represented_litigants/sc_info_packages/appeal_package_general.pdf) or from a Supreme Court registry. The package contains the forms and a plain-language overview of the procedures for appealing a Provincial Court decision.

For an appeal under section 233 of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' (a "specified appeal from Provincial Court"), the key Supreme Court Family Rules and forms include:

# [https://canlii.ca/t/8mcr#sec18_3 Rule 18-3 – Appeals]
# [[Form F80 Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court]]
# [[Form F77 Notice of Interest]]
# [[Form F81 Notice of Hearing of Appeal]]
# [[Form F82 Notice of Abandonment of Appeal]]
# [[Form F82.2 Appellant's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court]]
# [[Form F82.3 Respondent's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court]]
# [[Form F82.4 Appellant's Reply - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court]]
# [[Form F82.1 Order After Appeal]]

==Making an appeal to the Supreme Court==

To appeal a Provincial Court decision, you must file a form called a [[Form F80 Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court]] within 40 days of the decision. Appeals from the Provincial Court are governed by Rule 18-3 of the Supreme Court Family Rules. This form is a lot more complex than the forms you've used in the Provincial Court. In the form you must indicate:

#when the order you are appealing was made,
#the name of the judge who made the order,
#that you are bringing your appeal pursuant to section 233 of the ''Family Law Act'', and
#the reason or reasons why you are bringing the appeal.

Once you've filled out your Notice of Appeal, you must file it in the registry of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court will charge you a fee to do this. The registry will stamp your Notice of Appeal with the seal of the court, a date stamp, and the file number of your new court proceeding. You must then serve the notice on the other parties (as well as any other person who may be affected by the order, such as other guardians or agencies) by personal service, and file another copy of the notice in the Provincial Court registry where the order was made.

After starting your appeal, there are additional steps you must complete within 30 days, including filing a Form F81 Notice of Hearing of Appeal and addressing transcript requirements. These steps are explained in more detail below.

==Reasons for appealing a decision==

When a judge makes a decision following a hearing, the judge does three things. First, the judge makes a decision about the evidence and what the facts of the case are; this is called making a ''finding of fact''. Second, the judge decides what the law applicable to the case is. Third, the judge applies the law to the facts. These last two steps are called ''findings of law''.

You cannot appeal a decision simply because you don't like it. You must have a proper legal reason for bringing the appeal and show that the judge made an error in their findings of fact or an error in their findings of law.

In most cases, you will not be able to appeal a decision because of a mistake in the judge's findings of fact. Because appeal courts do not hear the evidence all over again, unless the trial judge made an enormous error in deciding the facts of the case, the facts that you will rely on at your appeal are the facts as the trial judge found them to be.

Most often, appeals are based on errors in the judge's conclusions about the applicable law or how the judge applied the law to the facts, called an ''error of law''. In appeals like these, the argument is based on a claim that the judge didn't apply the correct legal test or failed to properly apply the legal test.

Since appeals normally deal with legal issues rather than factual issues, they can be quite complex and involve a lot of technical arguments. If you are appealing a judge's decision, you should seriously consider hiring a lawyer.

==Deadlines and procedures==
After the other side has been served with your Notice of Appeal, they will have seven days to file a [[Form F77 Notice of Interest|Notice of Interest]] in Form F77 (if served in Canada). This form is used to acknowledge the appeal.

'''Important update:''' Family Practice Direction 10 (FPD-10) was rescinded as of 19 January 2026, and the directions and timelines for appeals under section 233 of the ''Family Law Act'' are now incorporated into Rule 18-3 of the Supreme Court Family Rules:
* Rescission notice (Jan. 19, 2026): https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/documents/Rescission%20of%20Family%20Practice%20Direction%2010.pdf
* [https://canlii.ca/t/8mcr#sec18_3 Rule 18-3] of the Supreme Court Family Rules

===Transcripts===
Rule 18-3(7.1) requires the appellant to order (and pay for) a transcript of the oral evidence (if any) from the Provincial Court proceeding. If the Provincial Court's reasons were given orally rather than issued in writing, the appellant must also order a transcript of the reasons.

===30-day filing requirements===
Within 30 days after filing a Form F80 Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court, Rule 18-3 requires the appellant to file proof that the Form F80 has been personally served. If transcripts are required, the appellant must also file proof satisfactory to the registrar that the transcripts have been ordered and that preparation has begun. The appellant must also file a Form F81 Notice of Hearing of Appeal within that time.

If you miss the 30-day filing requirements, the appeal cannot move forward unless the court extends the time.

===60-day deadline for transcripts and appellant's argument===
Within 60 days after filing your Notice of Appeal, the appellant must file any required transcripts and must file a Form F82.2 Appellant's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court. The appellant must also serve a copy of the filed transcripts on the respondents.

===Service and filing of written arguments before the hearing===
At least 21 days before the hearing date, the appellant must serve the filed Form F82.2 Appellant's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court on the respondents.
At least 14 days before the hearing date, a respondent must file and serve a Form F82.3 Respondent's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court.
At least 3 days before the hearing date, the appellant may file and serve a Form F82.4 Reply - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court, if any.

==New evidence==
Unless the court otherwise orders, no new evidence may be tendered on the appeal.

==The cost of appeals==

There are two fees that you'll have to pay to have your appeal heard. First, you'll have to pay a fee to file your Form F80 Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court. Second, and more expensively, you'll have to pay for the transcript of the Provincial Court hearing.

Transcripts are produced by private companies under agreement with the Ministry of Attorney General. You can learn more about these transcription companies, their fees, and the regions and types of court proceedings each is able to serve by visiting the BC Government's website’s [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/documents-forms-records/court-transcript court transcripts information page]. A court reporter employed by the company retrieves the audio of the hearing from the court and painstakingly transcribes each and every word. J.C. WordAssist Ltd., one of the larger companies that provides this service, charges around $10 to $14 per page (depending on the turnaround time you need) to produce transcripts of court hearings. And the rule of thumb is that each hour of a hearing is about 30 pages of transcript. So a four hour hearing will easily cost over $1,200 to transcribe, plus extra fees for copies.

Be warned! Appeals can be expensive.

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Form F80 Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court

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'''Form F80 Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court''' is prescribed by the Supreme Court Family Rules. Rule 18-3 provides that an appeal under section 233 of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' from an order of the Provincial Court (defined as a "specified appeal from the Provincial Court") to the British Columbia Supreme Court is to be started by filing a Form F80.

==Where to find this form and any examples==
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==How to use this form==
The page [[How Do I Appeal a Provincial Court Decision?]] in ''[[JP Boyd on Family Law]]'' provides an overview of appeals to the Supreme Court.

==See also==
*See the full list of [[Supreme Court Forms (Family Law)|Supreme Court Family Forms]].

==External links==

*[http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules]
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Form F80 Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court

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'''Form F80 Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court''' is prescribed by the Supreme Court Family Rules. Rule 18-3 provides that an appeal under section 233 of the Family Law Act from an order of the Provincial Court (defined as a "specified appeal from the Provincial Court") to the British Columbia Supreme Court is to be started by filing a Form F80.

==Where to find this form and any examples==
The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples online or in this resource:
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Number
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Blank PDF
! scope="col" | Blank Word
! scope="col" | Blank HTML
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|-
<onlyinclude>| Form F80 || [[Form F80 Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court| Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court]] || [{{BCSCFurl}}F80.pdf?forcedownload=true PDF] || || [{{SCFRlink}}#F80 HTML] || || </onlyinclude>
|}
==How to use this form==
The page [[How Do I Appeal a Provincial Court Decision?]] in ''[[JP Boyd on Family Law]]'' provides an overview of appeals to the Supreme Court.

==See also==
*See the full list of [[Supreme Court Forms (Family Law)|Supreme Court Family Forms]].

==External links==

*[http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules]
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Form F99.1 Offer to Settle Costs or Expenses

2026-03-24T20:50:16Z

Nate Russell: Created page with "'''Form F99.1 Offer to Settle Costs or Expenses''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules. ==Where to find this form and any examples== The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples on Clicklaw Wikibooks or elsewhere online: {| class="wikitable" border="1" |- ! scope="col" | Number ! scope="col" | Name ! scope="col" | Blank PDF ! scope="col" | Blank Word ! scope="col" | Blank HTML ! scope="col" | Completed<br..."

'''Form F99.1 Offer to Settle Costs or Expenses''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules.

==Where to find this form and any examples==
The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples on Clicklaw Wikibooks or elsewhere online:
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Number
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Blank PDF
! scope="col" | Blank Word
! scope="col" | Blank HTML
! scope="col" | Completed Example
! scope="col" | Other Resources
|-
<onlyinclude>| Form F99.1 || [[Form F99.1 Offer to Settle Costs or Expenses|Offer to Settle Costs or Expenses]] || [{{BCSCFurl}}F99_1.pdf?forcedownload=true PDF] || || [{{SCFRlink}}#F99.1 HTML] || || </onlyinclude>
|}

==See also==
*See the full list of [[Supreme Court Forms (Family Law)|Supreme Court Family Forms]].

==External links==

*[http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules]
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Supreme Court Forms (Family Law)

2026-03-24T20:48:43Z

Nate Russell: /* Forms table */

{{JP Boyd on Family Law TOC}}
{{2021FORMWARNING}}{{LSSbadge
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This section links to forms prescribed by the [http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules], BC Reg 169/2009.

Check [[Other Forms and Documents (Family Law)]] for forms required by other legislation (for example, the [[Registration of Divorce Proceedings (Form)|Registration of Divorce Proceedings form]]), and other sample documents relevant to resolving family law problems.

==About the links in the forms table==
<blockquote>'''Blank PDF:''' These forms are fillable forms available from the Ministry of Justice in .PDF format. 
'''Blank Word:''' These are templates prepared by John-Paul Boyd KC (or other editors) in Word .DOC format that you can download and prepare on your computer. (Green text shows where you must make a choice, add information or provide an explanation.) 
'''Blank HTML:''' Links to the forms as they appear in the regulation. These sources are good for reference but are not designed to be filled in. 
'''Completed Example:''' These are examples of what forms look like when they're filled out.</blockquote>

'''Note:''' Any example forms are based on pretend court proceeding (e.g. between John and Jane Doe). These are provided for illustration purposes only. Do not assume that these example forms will apply to your situation.

==Forms table==
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
|+ Forms under the Supreme Court Family Rules
|-
! scope="col" class="sortable"| Number
! scope="col" class="sortable" | Name
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Blank PDF
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Blank Word
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Blank HTML
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Completed Example
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Other Resources
|-
{{:Form F62 Acknowledgment of Payment}}
|-
{{:Form F30 Affidavit}}
|-
{{:Form F86 Affidavit in Support to Waive Fees}}
|-
{{:Form F84 Affidavit of Attainment of Majority}}
|-
{{:Form F16 Affidavit of Ordinary Service}}
|-
{{:Form F15 Affidavit of Personal Service}}
|-
{{:Form F38 Affidavit Desk Order Divorce}}
|-
{{:Form F101 Affidavit - Section 51}}
|-
{{:Form F102 Statement of Information for Corollary Relief Proceedings}}
|-
{{:Form F9 Agreement as to Annual Income}}
|-
{{:Form F32 Application Response}}
|-
{{:Form F32.001 Requisition - Chambers Practice}}
|-
{{:Form F32.01 Requisition - Short Notice}}
|-
{{:Form F32.1 Order Signing Instructions}}
|-
{{:Form F32.2 Cover Page}}
|-
{{:Form F55 Appointment}}
|-
{{:Form F21 Appointment to Examine for Discovery}}
|-
{{:Form F65 Arrest Warrant}}
|-
{{:Form F71 Bill of Costs}}
|-
{{:Form F14 Certificate}}
|-
{{:Form F72 Certificate of Costs}}
|-
{{:Form F56 Certificate of Divorce}}
|-
{{:Form F100 Certificate of Mediation}}
|-
{{:Form F36 Certificate of Pleadings}}
|-
{{:Form F70 Certificate of Result of Sale}}
|-
{{:Form F18 Certificate of Service by Sheriff}}
|-
{{:Form F18.1 Requisition - General (Application)}}
|-
{{:Form F54.1 Order Terminating a Protection Order}}
|-
{{:Form F37 Child Support Affidavit}}
|-
{{:Form F33 Consent Order}}
|-
{{:Form F5 Counterclaim}}
|-
{{:Form F97 Declaration}}
|-
{{:Form F99 Demand}}
|-
{{:Form F96 Electronic Filing Statement}}
|-
{{:Form F67 Examiner's Report}}
|-
{{:Form F95 Fax Cover Sheet}}
|-
{{:Form F52 Final Order}}
|-
{{:Form F8 Financial Statement}}
|-
{{:Form F26 Instructions to Examiner}}
|-
{{:Form F22 Interrogatories}}
|-
{{:Form F78 Jurisdictional Response}}
|-
{{:Form F28 Letter of Request for Examination of Witness out of Jurisdiction}}
|-
{{:Form F20 List of Documents}}
|-
{{:Form F71.1 List of Expenses}}
|-
{{:Form F13 Notice and Summary of Document}}
|-
{{:Form F11 Notice for Publication}}
|-
{{:Form F82 Notice of Abandonment of Appeal}}
|-
{{:Form F10 Notice of Address for Service}}
|-
{{:Form F80 Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court}}
|-
{{:Form F82.1 Order After Appeal}}
|-
{{:Form F82.2 Appellant's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court}}
|-
{{:Form F82.3 Respondent's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court}}
|-
{{:Form F82.4 Appellant's Reply - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court}}
|-
{{:Form F98 Notice of Appeal from Associate Judge Registrar or Special Referee}}
|-
{{:Form F98.1 Appellant's Statement of Argument}}
|-
{{:Form F98.2 Respondent's Statement of Argument}}
|-
{{:Form F79 Notice of Appeal if Directions Required}}
|-
{{:Form F31 Notice of Application}}
|-
{{:Form F68 Notice of Application for Committal}}
|-
{{:Form F87 Notice of Appointment or Change of Lawyer}}
|-
{{:Form F39 Notice of Discontinuance}}
|-
{{:Form F3 Notice of Family Claim}}
|-
{{:Form F75 Notice of Hearing}}
|-
{{:Form F81 Notice of Hearing of Appeal}}
|-
{{:Form F88 Notice of Intention to Act in Person}}
|-
{{:Form F49 Notice of Intention to Call Adverse Party as a Witness}}
|-
{{:Form F48 Notice of Intention to Proceed}}
|-
{{:Form F89 Notice of Intention to Withdraw as Lawyer}}
|-
{{:Form F77 Notice of Interest}}
|-
{{:Form F1 Notice of Joint Family Claim}}
|-
{{:Form F1.1 Application for Divorce Under the Civil Marriage Act (Canada)}}
|-
{{:Form F1.2 Certificate of Divorce Under the Civil Marriage Act (Canada)}}
|-
{{:Form F19 Notice of Judicial Case Conference}}
|-
{{:Form F19.1 Requisition - Method of Attendance}}
|-
{{:Form F19.2 Notice of Case Planning Conference}}
|-
{{:Form F19.3 Case Plan Proposal}}
|-
{{:Form F19.4 Case Plan Order}}
|-
{{:Form F76 Notice of Order}}
|-
{{:Form F44 Notice of Trial}}
|-
{{:Form F40 Notice of Withdrawal}}
|-
{{:Form F2 Notice of Withdrawal from Joint Family Law Case}}
|-
{{:Form F7 Notice of Withdrawal in Family Law Case in which a Divorce Is Claimed}}
|-
{{:Form F91 Notice of Withdrawal of Lawyer}}
|-
{{:Form F24 Notice to Admit}}
|-
{{:Form F43 Notice to Cross-examine}}
|-
{{:Form F47 Notice to Produce}}
|-
{{:Form F90 Objection}}
|-
{{:Form F25 Order for Examination of Persons Outside the Jurisdiction}}
|-
{{:Form F85 Order to Waive Fees}}
|-
{{:Form F27 Order for Issue of a Letter of Request to Judicial Authority of Another Jurisdiction}}
|-
{{:Form F34 Order Made Without Notice}}
|-
{{:Form F69 Order of Committal}}
|-
{{:Form F83 Order to Register Foreign Judgment}}
|-
{{:Form F51 Order Made After Application}}
|-
{{:Form F51.1 Order Made at Judicial Case Conference}}
|-
{{:Form F51.2 Order Made at Trial Management Conference}}
|-
{{:Form F73 Petition to the Court}}
|-
{{:Form F94 Release Order}}
|-
{{:Form F12 Request}}
|-
{{:Form F17.1 Requisition (to File Agreement)}}
|-
{{:Form F17.2 Requisition (to File Determination of Parenting Coordinator)}}
|-
{{:Form F17.3 Requisition (to File Determination of Arbitrator)}}
|-
{{:Form F35 Requisition (Divorce)}}
|-
{{:Form F29 Requisition for Consent Order or for Order Without Notice}}
|-
{{:Form F17 Requisition (General)}}
|-
{{:Form F6 Response to Counterclaim}}
|-
{{:Form F4 Response to Family Claim}}
|-
{{:Form F74 Response to Petition}}
|-
{{:Form F54 Protection Order}}
|-
{{:Form F54.2 Restraining Order}}
|-
{{:Form F41 Security for Receiver}}
|-
{{:Form F42 Security of Receiver by Undertaking}}
|-
{{:Form F66 Subpoena to Debtor}}
|-
{{:Form F23 Subpoena to Witness}}
|-
{{:Form F64 Summons to a Committal Hearing Under the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act}}
|-
{{:Form F63 Summons to a Default Hearing Under the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act}}
|-
{{:Form F45 Trial Brief}}
|-
{{:Form F46 Trial Certificate}}
|-
{{:Form F93 Undertaking}}
|-
{{:Form F92 Warrant - Contempt}}
|-
{{:Form F50 Warrant After Subpoena}}
|-
{{:Form F60 Writ of Delivery}}
|-
{{:Form F61 Writ of Delivery or Assessed Value}}
|-
{{:Form F59 Writ of Possession}}
|-
{{:Form F57 Writ of Seizure and Sale}}
|-
{{:Form F99.1 Offer to Settle Costs or Expenses}}
|-
{{:Form F58 Writ of Sequestration}}
|}
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Supreme Court Forms (Family Law)

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Nate Russell: /* Forms table */

{{JP Boyd on Family Law TOC}}
{{2021FORMWARNING}}{{LSSbadge
|resourcetype = more information on
|link = [https://www.familylawinbc.ca/forms/supreme Supreme Court Forms]
}}
This section links to forms prescribed by the [http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules], BC Reg 169/2009.

Check [[Other Forms and Documents (Family Law)]] for forms required by other legislation (for example, the [[Registration of Divorce Proceedings (Form)|Registration of Divorce Proceedings form]]), and other sample documents relevant to resolving family law problems.

==About the links in the forms table==
<blockquote>'''Blank PDF:''' These forms are fillable forms available from the Ministry of Justice in .PDF format. 
'''Blank Word:''' These are templates prepared by John-Paul Boyd KC (or other editors) in Word .DOC format that you can download and prepare on your computer. (Green text shows where you must make a choice, add information or provide an explanation.) 
'''Blank HTML:''' Links to the forms as they appear in the regulation. These sources are good for reference but are not designed to be filled in. 
'''Completed Example:''' These are examples of what forms look like when they're filled out.</blockquote>

'''Note:''' Any example forms are based on pretend court proceeding (e.g. between John and Jane Doe). These are provided for illustration purposes only. Do not assume that these example forms will apply to your situation.

==Forms table==
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
|+ Forms under the Supreme Court Family Rules
|-
! scope="col" class="sortable"| Number
! scope="col" class="sortable" | Name
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Blank PDF
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Blank Word
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Blank HTML
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Completed Example
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Other Resources
|-
{{:Form F62 Acknowledgment of Payment}}
|-
{{:Form F30 Affidavit}}
|-
{{:Form F86 Affidavit in Support to Waive Fees}}
|-
{{:Form F84 Affidavit of Attainment of Majority}}
|-
{{:Form F16 Affidavit of Ordinary Service}}
|-
{{:Form F15 Affidavit of Personal Service}}
|-
{{:Form F38 Affidavit Desk Order Divorce}}
|-
{{:Form F101 Affidavit - Section 51}}
|-
{{:Form F102 Statement of Information for Corollary Relief Proceedings}}
|-
{{:Form F9 Agreement as to Annual Income}}
|-
{{:Form F32 Application Response}}
|-
{{:Form F32.001 Requisition - Chambers Practice}}
|-
{{:Form F32.01 Requisition - Short Notice}}
|-
{{:Form F32.1 Order Signing Instructions}}
|-
{{:Form F32.2 Cover Page}}
|-
{{:Form F55 Appointment}}
|-
{{:Form F21 Appointment to Examine for Discovery}}
|-
{{:Form F65 Arrest Warrant}}
|-
{{:Form F71 Bill of Costs}}
|-
{{:Form F14 Certificate}}
|-
{{:Form F72 Certificate of Costs}}
|-
{{:Form F56 Certificate of Divorce}}
|-
{{:Form F100 Certificate of Mediation}}
|-
{{:Form F36 Certificate of Pleadings}}
|-
{{:Form F70 Certificate of Result of Sale}}
|-
{{:Form F18 Certificate of Service by Sheriff}}
|-
{{:Form F18.1 Requisition - General (Application)}}
|-
{{:Form F54.1 Order Terminating a Protection Order}}
|-
{{:Form F37 Child Support Affidavit}}
|-
{{:Form F33 Consent Order}}
|-
{{:Form F5 Counterclaim}}
|-
{{:Form F97 Declaration}}
|-
{{:Form F99 Demand}}
|-
{{:Form F96 Electronic Filing Statement}}
|-
{{:Form F67 Examiner's Report}}
|-
{{:Form F95 Fax Cover Sheet}}
|-
{{:Form F52 Final Order}}
|-
{{:Form F8 Financial Statement}}
|-
{{:Form F26 Instructions to Examiner}}
|-
{{:Form F22 Interrogatories}}
|-
{{:Form F78 Jurisdictional Response}}
|-
{{:Form F28 Letter of Request for Examination of Witness out of Jurisdiction}}
|-
{{:Form F20 List of Documents}}
|-
{{:Form F71.1 List of Expenses}}
|-
{{:Form F13 Notice and Summary of Document}}
|-
{{:Form F11 Notice for Publication}}
|-
{{:Form F82 Notice of Abandonment of Appeal}}
|-
{{:Form F10 Notice of Address for Service}}
|-
{{:Form F80 Notice of Appeal - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court}}
|-
{{:Form F82.1 Order After Appeal}}
|-
{{:Form F82.2 Appellant's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court}}
|-
{{:Form F82.3 Respondent's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court}}
|-
{{:Form F82.4 Appellant's Reply - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court}}
|-
{{:Form F98 Notice of Appeal from Associate Judge Registrar or Special Referee}}
|-
{{:Form F98.1 Appellant's Statement of Argument}}
|-
{{:Form F98.2 Respondent's Statement of Argument}}
|-
{{:Form F79 Notice of Appeal if Directions Required}}
|-
{{:Form F31 Notice of Application}}
|-
{{:Form F68 Notice of Application for Committal}}
|-
{{:Form F87 Notice of Appointment or Change of Lawyer}}
|-
{{:Form F39 Notice of Discontinuance}}
|-
{{:Form F3 Notice of Family Claim}}
|-
{{:Form F75 Notice of Hearing}}
|-
{{:Form F81 Notice of Hearing of Appeal}}
|-
{{:Form F88 Notice of Intention to Act in Person}}
|-
{{:Form F49 Notice of Intention to Call Adverse Party as a Witness}}
|-
{{:Form F48 Notice of Intention to Proceed}}
|-
{{:Form F89 Notice of Intention to Withdraw as Lawyer}}
|-
{{:Form F77 Notice of Interest}}
|-
{{:Form F1 Notice of Joint Family Claim}}
|-
{{:Form F1.1 Application for Divorce Under the Civil Marriage Act (Canada)}}
|-
{{:Form F1.2 Certificate of Divorce Under the Civil Marriage Act (Canada)}}
|-
{{:Form F19 Notice of Judicial Case Conference}}
|-
{{:Form F19.1 Requisition - Method of Attendance}}
|-
{{:Form F19.2 Notice of Case Planning Conference}}
|-
{{:Form F19.3 Case Plan Proposal}}
|-
{{:Form F19.4 Case Plan Order}}
|-
{{:Form F76 Notice of Order}}
|-
{{:Form F44 Notice of Trial}}
|-
{{:Form F40 Notice of Withdrawal}}
|-
{{:Form F2 Notice of Withdrawal from Joint Family Law Case}}
|-
{{:Form F7 Notice of Withdrawal in Family Law Case in which a Divorce Is Claimed}}
|-
{{:Form F91 Notice of Withdrawal of Lawyer}}
|-
{{:Form F24 Notice to Admit}}
|-
{{:Form F43 Notice to Cross-examine}}
|-
{{:Form F47 Notice to Produce}}
|-
{{:Form F90 Objection}}
|-
{{:Form F25 Order for Examination of Persons Outside the Jurisdiction}}
|-
{{:Form F85 Order to Waive Fees}}
|-
{{:Form F27 Order for Issue of a Letter of Request to Judicial Authority of Another Jurisdiction}}
|-
{{:Form F34 Order Made Without Notice}}
|-
{{:Form F69 Order of Committal}}
|-
{{:Form F83 Order to Register Foreign Judgment}}
|-
{{:Form F51 Order Made After Application}}
|-
{{:Form F51.1 Order Made at Judicial Case Conference}}
|-
{{:Form F51.2 Order Made at Trial Management Conference}}
|-
{{:Form F73 Petition to the Court}}
|-
{{:Form F94 Release Order}}
|-
{{:Form F12 Request}}
|-
{{:Form F17.1 Requisition (to File Agreement)}}
|-
{{:Form F17.2 Requisition (to File Determination of Parenting Coordinator)}}
|-
{{:Form F17.3 Requisition (to File Determination of Arbitrator)}}
|-
{{:Form F35 Requisition (Divorce)}}
|-
{{:Form F29 Requisition for Consent Order or for Order Without Notice}}
|-
{{:Form F17 Requisition (General)}}
|-
{{:Form F6 Response to Counterclaim}}
|-
{{:Form F4 Response to Family Claim}}
|-
{{:Form F74 Response to Petition}}
|-
{{:Form F54 Protection Order}}
|-
{{:Form F54.2 Restraining Order}}
|-
{{:Form F41 Security for Receiver}}
|-
{{:Form F42 Security of Receiver by Undertaking}}
|-
{{:Form F66 Subpoena to Debtor}}
|-
{{:Form F23 Subpoena to Witness}}
|-
{{:Form F64 Summons to a Committal Hearing Under the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act}}
|-
{{:Form F63 Summons to a Default Hearing Under the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act}}
|-
{{:Form F45 Trial Brief}}
|-
{{:Form F46 Trial Certificate}}
|-
{{:Form F93 Undertaking}}
|-
{{:Form F92 Warrant - Contempt}}
|-
{{:Form F50 Warrant After Subpoena}}
|-
{{:Form F60 Writ of Delivery}}
|-
{{:Form F61 Writ of Delivery or Assessed Value}}
|-
{{:Form F59 Writ of Possession}}
|-
{{:Form F57 Writ of Seizure and Sale}}
|-
{{:Form F99.1 Offer to Settle Costs or Expenses
|-
{{:Form F58 Writ of Sequestration}}
|}
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Form F30 Affidavit

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Nate Russell: /* Where to find this form and any examples */

'''Form F30 Affidavit''' is a prescribed form under the Supreme Court Family Rules. Rule 10-4 says that an affidavit:
#must be expressed in the first person and show the name, address and occupation of the person swearing or affirming the affidavit,
#if the person swearing or affirming the affidavit is a party or the lawyer, agent, director, officer or employee of a party, must state that fact,
#must be divided into paragraphs numbered consecutively, and
#may be in Form F30.

==Where to find this form and any examples==
The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples on Clicklaw Wikibooks or elsewhere online:
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Number
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Blank PDF
! scope="col" | Blank Word
! scope="col" | Blank HTML
! scope="col" | Completed Example
! scope="col" | Other Resources
|-
<onlyinclude>| Form F30 || [[Form F30 Affidavit | Affidavit]] || [{{BCSCFurl}}F30.pdf?forcedownload=true PDF] || || [{{SCFRlink}}#F30 HTML] || [[Media:Form F30 Affidavit sample.pdf | PDF]] || [https://www.familylawinbc.ca/guides/affidavit Guide] </onlyinclude>
|}

==How to use this form==
The page [[How Do I Prepare an Affidavit?]] in ''[[JP Boyd on Family Law]]'' provides tips and examples on preparing an affidavit.

==See also==
*See the full list of [[Supreme Court Forms (Family Law)|Supreme Court Family Forms]].

==External links==

*[http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules]
*"[https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/legal-forms-documents/affidavits/what-include-affidavit-or-bring-court What to include in an affidavit or bring to court]", from Legal Aid BC, and the [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/sites/default/files/2021-05/Checklist-of-information-to-include-in-an-affidavit-or-bring-to-court.pdf checklist on that page]
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File:Form F30 Affidavit sample.pdf

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File:Form F16 Affidavit of Ordinary Service.doc

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Form F16 Affidavit of Ordinary Service

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Nate Russell: /* Where to find this form and any examples */

'''Form F16 Affidavit of Ordinary Service''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules.

==Where to find this form and any examples==
The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples on Clicklaw Wikibooks or elsewhere online:
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Number
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Blank PDF
! scope="col" | Blank Word
! scope="col" | Blank HTML
! scope="col" | Completed Example
! scope="col" | Other Resources
|-
<onlyinclude>| Form F16 || [[Form F16 Affidavit of Ordinary Service|Affidavit of Ordinary Service]] || [{{BCSCFurl}}F16.pdf?forcedownload=true PDF] || [[Media:Form F16 Affidavit of Ordinary Service.doc | DOC]] || [{{SCFRlink}}#F16 HTML] || [[Media:Form F16 Affidavit of Ordinary Service sample.pdf | PDF]] || </onlyinclude>
|}

==How to use this form==
The page [[How Do I Prepare an Affidavit?]] in ''[[JP Boyd on Family Law]]'' provides tips and examples on preparing an affidavit generally, although it makes reference to Form F30 primarily.

==See also==
*See the full list of [[Supreme Court Forms (Family Law)|Supreme Court Family Forms]].

==External links==

*[http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules]
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File:Form F16 Affidavit of Ordinary Service sample.pdf

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File:Form F16 Affidavit of Ordinary Service.doc

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Form F86 Affidavit in Support to Waive Fees

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Nate Russell:

'''Form F86 Affidavit in Support to Waive Fees''' is a prescribed form under the Supreme Court Family Rules. Rule 20-5 states that a court may exempt someone from paying certain fees if they receive employment assistance or disability benefits, or if paying the fees would create undue hardship. An affidavit in this form is one of the documents required in an application to waive fees.

==Where to find this form and any examples==
The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples on Clicklaw Wikibooks or elsewhere online:
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Number
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Blank PDF
! scope="col" | Blank Word
! scope="col" | Blank HTML
! scope="col" | Completed Example
! scope="col" | Other Resources
|-
<onlyinclude>| Form F86 || [[Form F86 Affidavit in Support to Waive Fees | Affidavit in Support to Waive Fees]] || [{{BCSCFurl}}F86.pdf?forcedownload=true PDF] || || [{{SCFRlink}}#F86 HTML] || || [https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/self-represented_litigants/sc_info_packages/order_to_waive_fees_package.pdf BCSC Info Pack] </onlyinclude>
|}

==How to use this form==
The page [[How Do I Waive Filing Fees in the Supreme Court?]] in ''[[JP Boyd on Family Law]]'' provides tips and examples on preparing an application.

==See also==
*See the full list of [[Supreme Court Forms (Family Law)|Supreme Court Family Forms]].

==External links==
*Court Services Branch of the Ministry of Justice has an [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2593 Order to Waive Fees Package].
*Legal Services Society's Family Law in BC website has a self-help guide called "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1699 How to get an order to waive fees]".

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How Do I Appeal a Provincial Court Decision?

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How Do I Appeal a Provincial Court Decision?

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How Do I Appeal a Provincial Court Decision?

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How Do I Appeal a Provincial Court Decision?

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Form F82.4 Appellant's Reply - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court

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Nate Russell: Created page with "'''Form F82.4 Appellant's Reply - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules. ==Where to find this form and any examples== The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples on Clicklaw Wikibooks or elsewhere online: {| class="wikitable" border="1" |- ! scope="col" | Number ! scope="col" | Name ! scope="col" | Blank PDF ! scope="col" | Blank Word ! scope="col" | Blank HTML ! s..."

'''Form F82.4 Appellant's Reply - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules.

==Where to find this form and any examples==
The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples on Clicklaw Wikibooks or elsewhere online:
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<onlyinclude>| Form F82.4 || [[Form F82.4 Appellant's Reply - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court|Appellant's Reply - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court]] || [{{BCSCFurl}}f82_4.pdf?forcedownload=true PDF] || || [{{SCFRlink}}#F82.4 HTML] || || </onlyinclude>
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==See also==
*See the full list of [[Supreme Court Forms (Family Law)|Supreme Court Family Forms]].

==External links==

*[http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules]
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Form F82.3 Respondent's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court

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Nate Russell: Created page with "'''Form F82.3 Respondent's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules. ==Where to find this form and any examples== The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples on Clicklaw Wikibooks or elsewhere online: {| class="wikitable" border="1" |- ! scope="col" | Number ! scope="col" | Name ! scope="col" | Blank PDF ! scope="col" | Blank Word ! scope="col" | B..."

'''Form F82.3 Respondent's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules.

==Where to find this form and any examples==
The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples on Clicklaw Wikibooks or elsewhere online:
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Number
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Blank PDF
! scope="col" | Blank Word
! scope="col" | Blank HTML
! scope="col" | Completed Example
! scope="col" | Other Resources
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<onlyinclude>| Form F82.3 || [[Form F82.3 Respondent's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court|Respondent's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court]] || [{{BCSCFurl}}f82_3.pdf?forcedownload=true PDF] || || [{{SCFRlink}}#F82.3 HTML] || || </onlyinclude>
|}

==See also==
*See the full list of [[Supreme Court Forms (Family Law)|Supreme Court Family Forms]].

==External links==

*[http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules]
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Form F82.2 Appellant's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court

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Nate Russell: Created page with "'''Form F82.2 Appellant's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules. ==Where to find this form and any examples== The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples on Clicklaw Wikibooks or elsewhere online: {| class="wikitable" border="1" |- ! scope="col" | Number ! scope="col" | Name ! scope="col" | Blank PDF ! scope="col" | Blank Word ! scope="col" | Bl..."

'''Form F82.2 Appellant's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court''' is a legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules.

==Where to find this form and any examples==
The following are links to blank versions of this form and any examples on Clicklaw Wikibooks or elsewhere online:
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Number
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Blank PDF
! scope="col" | Blank Word
! scope="col" | Blank HTML
! scope="col" | Completed Example
! scope="col" | Other Resources
|-
<onlyinclude>| Form F82.2 || [[Form F82.2 Appellant's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court|Appellant's Statement of Argument - Specified Appeal from Provincial Court]] || [{{BCSCFurl}}f82_2.pdf?forcedownload=true PDF] || || [{{SCFRlink}}#F82.2 HTML] || || </onlyinclude>
|}

==See also==
*See the full list of [[Supreme Court Forms (Family Law)|Supreme Court Family Forms]].

==External links==

*[http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules]
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