Difference between revisions of "How Do I Find Out About Court Procedures?"

There are many self help guides to help people represent themselves in court. They range from general guides to guides specific to different courts.

==General Guides==

*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2802 Coping With the Courtroom: Essential Information and Tips for Self Represented Litigants] includes opening and closing statements, tips for questioning witnesses, and tips for organizing documents

*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2902 Settlement Smarts for Self Represented Litigants] includes Judge­-led settlement conferences, mediation and negotiation.  

*[http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/images/8/83/SRL_Bill_of_Rights_and_Responsibilities_-_November_2012_-_JP_Boyd.pdf The Rights and Responsibilities of the Self-Represented Litigant] includes dealing with lawyers, judges, court staff and court rules.

*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1068 Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial] is a booklet that explains what happens when an accused person wants to plead guilty to a summary defense.

*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2478 Guidebooks for Representing Yourself for civil matters]. Also see the Clicklaw common question [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1110 I’m trying to prepare a Supreme Court case] which describes a series of guides that explain how to get started, next steps, and other actions concerning a Supreme Court case.  

*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=o%09Civil%20Case%20Tips%20Sheets%20 Civil Case Tips Sheets] includes How to Take Notes During Trial; How to Prepare Your Case; and How to Act in Court

*[http://lawcourtscenter.camp7.org/Resources/Documents/Law%20Courts%20Center%20Guide%20to%20Civil%20Litigation%20for%20SRLs%20in%20BC%20v140925.pdf Guide to Civil Litigation in the Supreme Court of BC for Self-Represented Litigants] an extensive guide which includes how to do pleadings, and what to know about trials.

*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2886 Bring A Friend to Court: A Guide] (McKenzie Friend and BC Supreme Court Chambers)

*[http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/supreme_court/self-represented_litigants/info_packages.aspx BC Supreme Court Information Packages] includes topics such as Adoption, Garnishment, Costs, Orders, Name Change, Writ of Seizure and Sale.

*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1892 Representing Yourself in a Judicial Review - Guide] and [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2373 Forms] The guide gives an overview of the judicial review process generally, from preparing and filing your petition and affidavit to representing yourself in court.

*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1897 Representing Yourself in a Judicial Review - If You’re Being Evicted] This guide explains the judicial review process, and includes an appendix that specifically deals with what to do if you are being evicted from your home.

==Criminal Law, Supreme Court==

*[http://www.supremecourtbc.ca/criminal/how-a-criminal-trial-works How a Criminal Trial Works] Provides an overview of the steps involved in a criminal trial.

*[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/civil-family-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal Civil & Family] Guidebooks to represent yourself for both appellants and respondents.

*[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/criminal-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal Criminal] Includes guidebooks on how to appeal your conviction and how to appeal your sentence.

*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2785 Supreme Court of Canada Resources for Self-Represented Litigants] Explains what is expected of you, if you are applying for a leave to appeal or if you have been named as a respondent.