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Resources

Helpful information for navigating the legal system in British Columbia.

Legal Aid

The British Columbia Legal Services Society provides a range of free services that may help you. Priority is given to people with low incomes but many services are available to all British Columbians.

lss.bc.ca

Small Claims Court

In British Columbia, most civil law disputes with a value between $5,001 and $35,000 are resolved in the Small Claims Court, a division of BC's Provincial Court.

Civil Resolution Tribunal

In British Columbia, most civil law disputes with a value of $5,000 or less are resolved in the Civil Resolution Tribunal. Most new claims for motor vehicle accidents and injuries with a value of $50,000 or less will also proceed through the CRT.