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''Family'': Provincial Court hears only certain types of family disputes, such as guardianship, parenting time, and child and spousal support. In general, any matters not dealing with property or getting a divorce can be heard by the Provincial Court. | ''Family'': Provincial Court hears only certain types of family disputes, such as guardianship, parenting time, and child and spousal support. In general, any matters not dealing with property or getting a divorce can be heard by the Provincial Court. | ||
''Civil'': The Provincial Court that deals with civil matters is referred to as | ''Civil'': The Provincial Court that deals with civil matters is referred to as Small Claims Court. Small Claims Court is for most disputes about debts or damages involving between $5,001 and $35,000 (with some exceptions). The [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4300 Civil Resolution Tribunal] accepts small claims disputes up to $5,000. | ||
==Supreme Court of BC== | ==Supreme Court of BC== | ||
The court process for the [ | The court process for the [http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/supreme_court/ Supreme Court of BC] is more complicated than Provincial Court and often takes longer. | ||
''Family'': The Supreme Court of BC can hear all types of family disputes. | ''Family'': The Supreme Court of BC can hear all types of family disputes. | ||
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==BC Court of Appeal== | ==BC Court of Appeal== | ||
The BC Court of Appeal is the highest court in the province. It hears appeals of civil and criminal cases from the BC Supreme Court, as well as appeals of some criminal cases from Provincial Court. The Court of Appeal hears cases in Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, and Kelowna. | The [http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/Court_of_Appeal/ BC Court of Appeal] is the highest court in the province. It hears appeals of civil and criminal cases from the BC Supreme Court, as well as appeals of some criminal cases from Provincial Court. The Court of Appeal hears cases in Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, and Kelowna. | ||
==BC Court Services== | ==BC Court Services== | ||
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1014 Court registries] are where you go to file documents, access court file information, and get information on court processes, including how to order court transcripts. | *[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1014 Court registries] are where you go to file documents, access court file information, and get information on court processes, including how to order court transcripts. | ||
*[https:// | *[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1695 Court Services Online] is BC’s electronic court registry. You can use this website to search civil and criminal court documents, and to e-file your documents. The site has a filing assistant program that allows you to fill out forms, and view daily court lists. You can also view a [https://justice.gov.bc.ca/cso/help/tutorial/Tutorial_on_CSO_Services.pdf tutorial showing an example search for a document] as well as a page on [https://justice.gov.bc.ca/cso/help/CSO_Search_Tips.pdf search tips]. | ||
==Further information about BC Courts== | ==Further information about BC Courts== | ||