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There are many self help guides to help people represent themselves in court. They range from general guides to guides specific to different courts. | 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 | ==General guides== | ||
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2802 Coping With the Courtroom: Essential Information and Tips for Self Represented Litigants] | *[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] | *[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] | *[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. | ||
==BC Provincial Court== | ==BC Provincial Court== | ||
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==Criminal Court, Provincial== | ==Criminal Court, Provincial== | ||
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1068 Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial] | *[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1068 Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial]. This booklet explains what happens when an accused person wants to plead not guilty to a summary offence. | ||
==Small Claims Court== | ==Small Claims Court== | ||
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==Civil Litigation in Supreme Court of BC== | ==Civil Litigation in Supreme Court of BC== | ||
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2268 Supreme Court of BC online help guide] includes videos, online chat and court tips. | *[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2268 Supreme Court of BC online help guide] includes videos, online chat and court tips. | ||
*[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/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] | *[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 | *[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]. This is an extensive guide that includes how to do pleadings, and what to know about trials. | ||
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2886 Bring | *[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2886 Bring a Friend to Court: A Guide]. This guide provides information on how a friend, also known as a McKenzie Friend, can assist a self-representing person in court. It explains what it is and who can be a McKenzie Friend, as well as instructions for being one. | ||
*[http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/supreme_court/self-represented_litigants/info_packages.aspx BC Supreme Court Information Packages] | *[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] | *[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. | *[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== | ==Criminal Law, Supreme Court of BC== | ||
*[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.supremecourtbc.ca/criminal/how-a-criminal-trial-works How a Criminal Trial Works]. Provides an overview of the steps involved in a criminal trial. | ||
==BC Court of Appeal== | ==BC Court of Appeal== | ||
*[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/civil-family-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal Civil & Family] | *[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/civil-family-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal, Civil & Family]. Provides guidebooks for both appellants and respondents who need to represent themselves in civil and family law matters. | ||
*[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/criminal-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal Criminal] | *[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/criminal-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal, Criminal]. Provides guidebooks on how to appeal your conviction and how to appeal your sentence. | ||
==Supreme Court of Canada== | ==Supreme Court of Canada== | ||
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2785 Supreme Court of Canada Resources for Self-Represented Litigants] Explains what is expected of you | *[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. | ||
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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
- 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.
- Settlement Smarts for Self Represented Litigants. Includes judge-led settlement conferences, mediation and negotiation.
- The Rights and Responsibilities of the Self-Represented Litigant. Includes dealing with lawyers, judges, court staff and court rules.
BC Provincial Court
- Going To Court includes information on traffic and bylaw matters, judgments, complaints, appeals, criminal, youth, family, preparing for court, and problem solving courts.
Criminal Court, Provincial
- Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial. This booklet explains what happens when an accused person wants to plead not guilty to a summary offence.
Small Claims Court
The Clicklaw common question, I need to take someone to small claims court describes a number of resources including small claims guidebooks, and instructions on how to fill out a notice of claim, with examples.
Family Law in Provincial and Supreme Courts
- Which guide should I choose? Is there a self-help guide for my situation?
- Coping with the court process
- Preparing to attend court
- Tips for conducting your trial
- What happens at a Supreme Court trial?
- Resolving Family Law Problems in Court
BC Human Rights Tribunal
Civil Litigation in Supreme Court of BC
- Supreme Court of BC online help guide includes videos, online chat and court tips.
- Guidebooks for Representing Yourself for civil matters. Also see the Clicklaw common question 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.
- Civil Case Tips Sheets. Includes how to take notes during trial; how to prepare your case; and how to act in court.
- Guide to Civil Litigation in the Supreme Court of BC for Self-Represented Litigants. This is an extensive guide that includes how to do pleadings, and what to know about trials.
- Bring a Friend to Court: A Guide. This guide provides information on how a friend, also known as a McKenzie Friend, can assist a self-representing person in court. It explains what it is and who can be a McKenzie Friend, as well as instructions for being one.
- BC Supreme Court Information Packages. Includes topics such as adoption, garnishment, costs, orders, name change, writ of seizure and sale.
- Representing Yourself in a Judicial Review - Guide and 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.
- 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 of BC
- How a Criminal Trial Works. Provides an overview of the steps involved in a criminal trial.
BC Court of Appeal
- Court of Appeal, Civil & Family. Provides guidebooks for both appellants and respondents who need to represent themselves in civil and family law matters.
- Court of Appeal, Criminal. Provides guidebooks on how to appeal your conviction and how to appeal your sentence.
Supreme Court of Canada
- 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.
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