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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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