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If you:
If you:
*want to find out about how to handle a legal problem you are having
*want to find out about how to handle a legal problem you are having;
*need information about representing yourself in court, or
*need information about representing yourself in court; or
*are curious about how the law and the courts work in BC and Canada
*are curious about how the law and the courts work in BC and Canada.
this guide explains how to find legal information in British Columbia, and also provides links to many more self-help resources and guides.  
This guide explains how to find legal information in British Columbia, and also provides links to many more self-help resources and guides. This guide is a starting point and is not meant to be exhaustive. It explains the law and legal procedures in general, and is not intended to give legal advice on your particular legal problem.
 
This guide is a starting point and is not meant to be exhaustive. It explains the law and legal procedures in general, and is not intended to give legal advice on your particular legal problem.
 


== Guide Authors ==
== Guide Authors ==

Revision as of 21:12, 20 May 2015


Who This Guide is For[edit]

If you:

  • want to find out about how to handle a legal problem you are having;
  • need information about representing yourself in court; or
  • are curious about how the law and the courts work in BC and Canada.

This guide explains how to find legal information in British Columbia, and also provides links to many more self-help resources and guides. This guide is a starting point and is not meant to be exhaustive. It explains the law and legal procedures in general, and is not intended to give legal advice on your particular legal problem.

Guide Authors[edit]

This Guide was created by Courthouse Libraries BC Information Services staff Rebecca Slaven, Janet Freeman and Kate Sloan.


Clicklaw Wikibooks[edit]

Clicklaw Wikibooks are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are can be read online and can also be printed. The authors update the Guide online on Clicklaw Wikibooks at wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca, which should be consulted for the most recent information on topics covered by this Guide.


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