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Directions for in-person proceedings and filings for small claims court (i.e., claims above $5,000) were significantly affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; however, many of the restrictions have since been removed. Consult the Provincial Court of BC website for up-to-date COVID-19 related notices, directions, and information. As of the time of writing, the following protocols apply to appearances: | Directions for in-person proceedings and filings for small claims court (i.e., claims above $5,000) were significantly affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; however, many of the restrictions have since been removed. Consult the Provincial Court of BC website for up-to-date COVID-19 related notices, directions, and information. As of the time of writing, the following protocols apply to appearances: | ||
* As of January 31st, 2022, the default method of appearance for small claims trial conferences, settlement conferences, applications to a judge, and payment hearings is by telephone or Teams audioconference or videoconference, unless a judge or judicial justice otherwise orders or directs | * As of January 31st, 2022, the default method of appearance for small claims trial conferences, settlement conferences, applications to a judge, and payment hearings is by telephone or Teams audioconference or videoconference, unless a judge or judicial justice otherwise orders or directs. The preferred option is videoconference. | ||
* For small claims trials, including Rule 9.1 simplified trials and Rule 9.2 summary trials, and Rule 13 default hearings, the default method of hearing and appearance will be in-person unless a judge otherwise orders or directs. | * For small claims trials, including Rule 9.1 simplified trials and Rule 9.2 summary trials, and Rule 13 default hearings, the default method of hearing and appearance will be in-person unless a judge otherwise orders or directs. | ||
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 contact the [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca court registry]. Conversely, the CRT is fully functional and remained so throughout the pandemic. | 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 contact the [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca court registry] or visit: [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/COVID19 Provincial Court of BC webpage “Small Claims Proceedings During COVID-19]." Conversely, the CRT is fully functional and remained so throughout the pandemic. | ||
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