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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: | ||
* 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 videoconference. | |||
More specifically, as of May 25, 2021, the default method of hearing and 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; see the [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/COVID19 Provincial Court of BC webpage “Small Claims Proceedings During COVID-19 SM. CL. 02]." 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. | More specifically, as of May 25, 2021, the default method of hearing and 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; see the [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/COVID19 Provincial Court of BC webpage “Small Claims Proceedings During COVID-19 SM. CL. 02]." 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. | ||
