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There is no specific time frame for scheduling a trial preparation conference nor are they mandatory. | There is no specific time frame for scheduling a trial preparation conference nor are they mandatory. | ||
There is no specific rule as to what parties need to bring to the trial preparation conference, but | There is no specific rule as to what parties need to bring to the trial preparation conference, but as a party you should: | ||
*prepare a summary of the issues and | *prepare a summary of the issues and your position about each issue, and | ||
*be aware of the evidence | *be aware of the evidence you intend to use at trial, including: | ||
**the documents (including expert reports, if any) | **the documents (including expert reports, if any) you will rely upon at trial, and | ||
**the witnesses (names and contact information) | **the witnesses (names and contact information) you intend to call at trial, and a time estimate for each witness’ testimony. | ||
At the trial preparation conference, | At the trial preparation conference, a judge can do any of the following (see Rule 8(4) of the Provincial Court (Family) Rules): | ||
( | <blockquote><tt>(a) order a party to allow inspection and copying of records, specified in the order, that are or have been in the party's possession or control or, if not in that party's possession or control, are within that party's power;</tt></blockquote> | ||
( | <blockquote><tt>(b) order a party to serve on the other parties a written summary of the proposed evidence of a witness within a set time;</tt></blockquote> | ||
( | <blockquote><tt>(c) if the judge determines that there are any pending applications relating to the case that have not yet been heard, order that those applications be heard at the trial preparation conference or be brought and heard within a set time;</tt></blockquote> | ||
( | <blockquote><tt>(d) order the parties to file a statement of agreed facts, within a set time;</tt></blockquote> | ||
( | <blockquote><tt>(e) discuss evidence that will be required and the procedure that will be followed at the trial;</tt></blockquote> | ||
( | <blockquote><tt>(f) order a party to bring to trial a record, specified in the order, that is or has been in the party's possession or control or, if not in the party's possession or control, is within that party's power;</tt></blockquote> | ||
( | <blockquote><tt>(g) grant permission to a party to submit evidence by affidavit at the trial, in accordance with rule 13 (concerning affidavits) and with any directions given by the judge presiding at the trial preparation conference;</tt></blockquote> | ||
( | <blockquote><tt>(h) estimate the time required for a trial;</tt></blockquote> | ||
(j) make any order or give any direction that the judge considers appropriate. | <blockquote><tt>(i) set a trial date for the matter or set a date for a trial that is restricted to issues defined by the parties;</tt></blockquote> | ||
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<blockquote><tt>(j) make any order or give any direction that the judge considers appropriate. | |||
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== Preparing evidence for trial == | == Preparing evidence for trial == |