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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 July 18th, 2022, BC Provincial court’s operations moved away from telephone/Teams audioconferences as the default method of appearance. Some appearances continue to be remote. For the default method of attendance for each appearance, see https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/types-of-cases/small-claims-matters/chief-judge-practice-directions and Appendix “A” of NP 28: https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/downloads/Practice%20Directions/NP28.pdf | ||
* | * 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 the latest updates, we recommend you contact the court registry or visit: https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/. The CRT is fully functional and remained so throughout the pandemic. | For the latest updates, we recommend you contact the court registry or visit: https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/. The CRT is fully functional and remained so throughout the pandemic. | ||
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