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There are many self -help guides to help people represent themselves in court. They range from general guides to guides specific to different courts.
==General Guidesguides==*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2802 Coping With the Courtroom: Essential Information and Tips for Self Represented Litigants] includes . Includes opening and closing statements, tips for questioning witnesses, and tips for organizing documents.*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2902 Settlement Smarts for Self Represented Litigants] includes Judge­. Includes judge-led settlement conferences, mediation and negotiation. *[http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/images/8/83/SRL_Bill_of_Rights_and_Responsibilities_-_November_2012_-_JP_Boyd.pdf The Rights and Responsibilities of the Self-Represented Litigant] includes . Includes dealing with lawyers, judges, court staff and court rules.
==BC Provincial Court==
==Criminal Court, Provincial==
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1068 Representing Yourself in a Criminal Trial] is a . This booklet that explains what happens when an accused person wants to plead not guilty to a summary defenseoffence.
==Small Claims Court==
==Civil Litigation in Supreme Court of BC==
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2268 Supreme Court of BC online help guide] includes videos, online chat and court tips.
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2478 Guidebooks for Representing Yourself for civil matters]. Also see the Clicklaw common question [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1110 I’m trying to prepare a Supreme Court case] , which describes a series of guides that explain how to get started, next steps, and other actions concerning a Supreme Court case. *[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=o%09Civil%20Case%20Tips%20Sheets%20 Civil Case Tips Sheets] includes How . Includes how to Take Notes During Trialtake notes during trial; How how to Prepare Your Caseprepare your case; and How how to Act act in Courtcourt.*[http://lawcourtscenter.camp7.org/Resources/Documents/Law%20Courts%20Center%20Guide%20to%20Civil%20Litigation%20for%20SRLs%20in%20BC%20v140925.pdf Guide to Civil Litigation in the Supreme Court of BC for Self-Represented Litigants] . This is an extensive guide which that includes how to do pleadings, and what to know about trials.*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2886 Bring A a Friend to Court: A Guide] (. This guide provides information on how a friend, also known as a McKenzie Friend , can assist a self-representing person in court. It explains what it is and BC Supreme Court Chambers)who can be a McKenzie Friend, as well as instructions for being one.*[http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/supreme_court/self-represented_litigants/info_packages.aspx BC Supreme Court Information Packages] includes . Includes topics such as Adoptionadoption, Garnishmentgarnishment, Costscosts, Ordersorders, Name Changename change, Writ writ of Seizure seizure and Salesale.*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1892 Representing Yourself in a Judicial Review - Guide] and [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2373 Forms] . The guide gives an overview of the judicial review process generally, from preparing and filing your petition and affidavit to representing yourself in court.*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1897 Representing Yourself in a Judicial Review - If You’re Being Evicted] . This guide explains the judicial review process, and includes an appendix that specifically deals with what to do if you are being evicted from your home.
==Criminal Law, Supreme Courtof BC==*[http://www.supremecourtbc.ca/criminal/how-a-criminal-trial-works How a Criminal Trial Works] . Provides an overview of the steps involved in a criminal trial.
==BC Court of Appeal==
*[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/civil-family-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal , Civil & Family] Guidebooks to represent yourself . Provides guidebooks for both appellants and respondentswho need to represent themselves in civil and family law matters.*[http://www.courtofappealbc.ca/criminal-matters?ct=t(front-menu) Court of Appeal , Criminal] Includes . Provides guidebooks on how to appeal your conviction and how to appeal your sentence.
==Supreme Court of Canada==
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2785 Supreme Court of Canada Resources for Self-Represented Litigants] . Explains what is expected of you, if you are applying for a leave to appeal or if you have been named as a respondent.
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