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== D. CRT- Tribunal Process == | == D. CRT- Tribunal Process == | ||
''Written hearings'': the CRT hearing process is different as its hearings are generally done in writing. These hearings occur if the parties do not reach an agreement in the negotiation and facilitation stages. | |||
In preparation for the hearing, a case manager will help each party access the online platform and create a Tribunal Decision Plan. During this process, parties | In preparation for the hearing, a case manager will help each party access the online platform and create a Tribunal Decision Plan. The case managers will guide the parties in the following process: | ||
1. The applicant submits their arguments and their evidence | |||
2. The respondents reply to the arguments and submit their own evidence | |||
3. The applicant gives a final reply to the respondents’ arguments | |||
4. The case manager might create a Statement of Facts to help the tribunal member identify what things the participants agree and disagree on | |||
During this process, the case manager will provide parties with a timeline for when to provide evidence and arguments to the CRT member. If a party needs more time, they can ask the case manager for extension, which will be subject to the case manager’s discretion. | |||
As per the CRT Rules, parties must provide all relevant evidence to the CRT, even if it might hurt their case (''CRT Rules (effective May 1, 2021)'', Rule 8.1(1)). In fact, it is an offence under the ''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'' to provide false or misleading information to the CRT. Evidence should be relevant and may include contracts, correspondence, photos/videos, and statements; see the CRT webpage “Evidence” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-evidence/. The total evidence should be presented in a digital copy, ideally, such as a Word document or a PDF. Keep in mind the maximum size per file is 250MB. If you need to upload a larger file, see https://civilresolutionbc.ca/contact-us. If a party seeks to alter the evidence, such as highlighting a pertinent section, the party must add a description of what alterations they made for the tribunal. | As per the CRT Rules, parties must provide all relevant evidence to the CRT, even if it might hurt their case (''CRT Rules (effective May 1, 2021)'', Rule 8.1(1)). In fact, it is an offence under the ''Civil Resolution Tribunal Act'' to provide false or misleading information to the CRT. Evidence should be relevant and may include contracts, correspondence, photos/videos, and statements; see the CRT webpage “Evidence” at https://civilresolutionbc.ca/help/what-is-evidence/. The total evidence should be presented in a digital copy, ideally, such as a Word document or a PDF. Keep in mind the maximum size per file is 250MB. If you need to upload a larger file, see https://civilresolutionbc.ca/contact-us. If a party seeks to alter the evidence, such as highlighting a pertinent section, the party must add a description of what alterations they made for the tribunal. | ||
