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This guide is meant to explain the general Small Claims Court process; it is not legal advice. Read the guide along with the Small Claims Court rules and obtain legal advice where necessary. | This guide is meant to explain the general Small Claims Court process; it is not legal advice. Read the guide along with the Small Claims Court rules and obtain legal advice where necessary. | ||
== A. Changes due to COVID-19s == | |||
Directions for in-person proceedings and filings for small claims court (i.e., claims above $5000) have been significantly affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions the provincial court registry placed on the services provided and documents that could be filed were removed on July 13, 2020. As of the time of writing, the following protocols apply to appearances: | |||
* In-person trials scheduled on or after July 3rd, 2020, have resumed. | |||
* Settlement conferences, trial conferences, and applications and payment hearings scheduled on or after July 3rd, 2020, are proceeding by audio or video conference. | |||
Because of the fluid public health situation, the functioning of small claims proceedings is subject to ongoing change. For the latest updates, we recommend you contract the court registry or visit: | |||
https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/COVID19 . | |||
Conversely, the CRT is fully functional and remained so throughout the pandemic. | |||
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