Small Claims Rules

261/93 O.C. 1030/93 July 30, 1993 October 1, 1993 Court Rules Act and Small Claims Act Small Claims Rules [Last amended May 4, 2026 by B.C. Reg. 31/2026] 261_93_pit Introduction  The purpose of these rules is to make it as easy as possible for people to use the court to resolve their disputes. If necessary, there will be a trial and a judge or a justice will decide the claim. However, both sides are encouraged to try to come to an agreement. A settlement is always possible, even after a judge or a justice has made a decision. [am. B.C. Regs. 360/2007, s. 1; 191/2021, s. 1.] Definitions  In these rules: business day means a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday that is not a holiday; civil resolution tribunal means the Civil Resolution Tribunal established under the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act ; claimant means the person who is making the claim; court means the Provincial Court of British Columbia; creditor means a person to whom, by order of the court, a debtor must pay money; debtor means a person who, by order of the court, must pay money to a creditor; defendant means the person against whom the claim is made; hearing includes a trial; justice means a judicial justice or a justice of the peace; method of attendance , in relation to a conference, hearing or mediation session, includes a attending in person, and b attending by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication; tribunal accident claim means a an accident claim, as defined in the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act , and b a claim purported to be an accident claim, as defined in the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act ; tribunal small claim means a a tribunal small claim, as defined in the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act , and b a claim purported to be a tribunal small claim, as defined in the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act ; [am. B.C. Regs. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 1; 191/2021, s. 2; 161/2022, s. 1.] 1 Making a Claim Completing a notice of claim 1 To make a claim, other than a claim to which Rule 1.1 applies, a person must complete a notice of claim (Form 1) and an address for service (Form 38), following the instructions on the forms. [am. B.C. Regs. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 2; 191/2021, s. 3.] Filing a notice of claim 2 A claimant must file a notice of claim and an address for service and pay the required fee at the Small Claims Registry nearest to where a the defendant lives or carries on business, or b the transaction or event that resulted in the claim took place. [am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 4.] If the defendant is a company 2.1 If the defendant is a company within the meaning of the Business Corporations Act , the claimant must file with the notice of claim a printout of a search showing the most recent address of the registered office of the company on file with the Registrar of Companies. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 1; am. B.C. Reg. 428/2004, s. 1.] If the defendant is a society 2.2 If the defendant is a society within the meaning of the Societies Act , the claimant must file with the notice of claim a printout of a search showing the delivery address and mailing address of the society's registered office on file with the Registrar of Companies. [en. B.C. Reg. 212/2015, Sch. 3, s. 1.] If a claimant wants to claim against more than one defendant 3 A claimant may name more than one defendant in a notice of claim, but only if the claim against each defendant is related to or connected with the original subject matter of the claim. If the claim is for more than $35 000 4 A claimant who has a claim amounting to more than $35 000, not including interest and expenses, may abandon part of the claim so that the balance of the claim may be heard in the court. [am. B.C. Regs. 179/2005, s. (b); 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 3.] Litigation guardian needs Public Guardian and Trustee's consent 4.1 A person (litigation guardian) who makes a claim for personal injury on behalf of someone who is under 19 years of age or under another legal disability may abandon part of the claim under subrule (4), but only with the consent of the Public Guardian and Trustee. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 1; am. B.C. Reg. 172/2003, s. 1.] Abandoning part of a claim 5 To abandon part of a claim, a claimant must say on the notice of claim that the amount over $35 000 is abandoned. [am. B.C. Regs. 179/2005, s. (b); 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 3.] Effect of abandoning part of a claim 6 Subject to subrule (7), a claimant who abandons part of a claim may not at any time sue for that part, unless the whole of the claim is withdrawn under Rule 4 (9) and then pursued in the Supreme Court. [am. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 1.] Effect of transfer on abandonment 7 If a claim is transferred to the Supreme Court under Rule 7.1, the claimant may sue for the whole amount to which the claimant may be entitled whether or not part of the claim was abandoned in the Provincial Court. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 1.] 1.1 Process for Making a Claim if Proceedings Previously Initiated before Civil Resolution Tribunal Definitions 1 In this rule: filing party means the person who completes and files a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim (Form 34); initiating notice has the same meaning as in the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act ; initiating party has the same meaning as in the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act ; response means a response made under section 7 of the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act . [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Application of this Rule Claim to which this rule applies 2 This rule applies to a claim if one or more of the following apply: a Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 1 (a).] b after the civil resolution tribunal has given the initiating party an initiating notice in relation to the claim, the civil resolution tribunal has refused to resolve the claim; c the court orders that the civil resolution tribunal not adjudicate the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 1.] Making a Claim Completing a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim 3 To make a claim in respect of which this rule applies, a person must complete a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim (Form 34) and an address for service (Form 38), following the instructions on the forms. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 3.] Identification of parties for notice of civil resolution tribunal claim 4 For the purposes of the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, a a claimant is the initiating party who made the initial request to the civil resolution tribunal and who was first given an initiating notice in relation to a claim in the proceeding before the civil resolution tribunal, b a defendant is, in relation to the initiating notice referred to in paragraph (a), a person who was required to make a response, and c a third party is a person, other than a claimant or defendant, who was required to make a response in the proceeding before the civil resolution tribunal referred to in paragraph (a). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Filing a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim 5 A person must file a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim at the Small Claims Registry nearest to where a the defendant lives or carries on business, or b the transaction or event that resulted in the claim took place. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] If the defendant or third party is a company 6 If the defendant or third party is a company within the meaning of the Business Corporations Act , the filing party must file with the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim a printout of a search showing the most recent address of the registered office of the company on file with the Registrar of Companies. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] If the defendant or third party is a society 7 If the defendant or third party is a society within the meaning of the Societies Act , the filing party must file with the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim a printout of a search showing the delivery address and mailing address of the society's registered office on file with the Registrar of Companies. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Documents to be filed with the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim 8 The filing party must file the following with the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim: a the following documents in respect of all tribunal small claims that were to be resolved in a single proceeding before the civil resolution tribunal: i all initiating notices received by the filing party; ii all responses received or made by the filing party; b one of the following documents in respect of a tribunal small claim referred to in paragraph (a): i Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 1 (a).] ii a notice provided by the civil resolution tribunal to the filing party to notify the filing party that the civil resolution tribunal refuses to resolve the tribunal small claim; iii a copy of the order, made under section 16.2 of the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act , that the civil resolution tribunal not adjudicate the tribunal small claim; c an address for service (Form 38). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Regs. 267/2018, s. 1; 191/2021, s. 5; 207/2025, App., s. 1.] Claim continued 9 A claim made by a claimant against a defendant and set out in an initiating notice filed under subrule (8) with a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim is continued as a claim made under these rules against the defendant. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Claimant who is not the filing party must file an address for service 9.1 If a claim is continued under subrule (9) and the claimant is not the filing party, the claimant must file an address for service (Form 38) and serve a copy on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 6.] Serving a Notice of Civil Resolution Tribunal Claim What must be served on the other parties? 10 The filing party must serve each of the other parties named in the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim with the following: a the other party's copy of the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim; b a copy of the documents filed under subrule (8) with the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim; c a blank reply form (Form 2) for each claim made against the other party for which the other party does not have a response continued as a reply under this rule; d a blank address for service form (Form 38). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 7.] How to serve an individual 11 If any of the other parties referred to in subrule (10) is an individual, the documents referred to in subrule (10) (a) to (d) must be served on the individual by a leaving a copy of those documents with the individual, or b mailing a copy of those documents by registered mail to the individual. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 1.] How to serve a company 12 If any of the other parties referred to in subrule (10) is a company within the meaning of the Business Corporations Act, the documents referred to in subrule (10) (a) to (d) must be served, a if the company has a registered office, i by delivering a copy of those documents to the delivery address shown for that registered office in the office of the Registrar of Companies, or ii by mailing a copy of those documents by registered mail to the mailing address shown for that registered office in the office of the Registrar of Companies, b if the company's registered office has been eliminated, in the manner ordered by the court, or c in either case, by leaving a copy of those documents i at the place of business of the company, with a receptionist or a person who appears to manage or control the company's business there, or ii with a director, officer, liquidator, trustee in bankruptcy or receiver manager of the company. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 1.] How to serve an extraprovincial company 13 If any of the other parties referred to in subrule (10) is an extraprovincial company within the meaning of the Business Corporations Act , the documents referred to in subrule (10) (a) to (d) must be served a by delivering a copy of those documents to the delivery address shown for the head office of the extraprovincial company in the office of the Registrar of Companies if that head office is in British Columbia, b by mailing a copy of those documents by registered mail to the mailing address shown for the head office of the extraprovincial company in the office of the Registrar of Companies if that head office is in British Columbia, c by mailing a copy of those documents by registered mail to the mailing address shown in the office of the Registrar of Companies for any attorney appointed for the extraprovincial company under Division 2 of Part 11 of the Business Corporations Act , d by leaving a copy of those documents with the attorney, or e if no attorney has been appointed, by following subrule (12) (c). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 1.] How to serve a partnership 14 If any of the other parties referred to in subrule (10) is a partnership, the documents referred to in subrule (10) (a) to (d) must be served by mailing a copy of those documents by registered mail to a partner, or by leaving a copy of those documents a with a partner, b at a place of business of the partnership, with a person who appears to manage or control the partnership business there, or c with a receptionist who works at a place of business of the partnership. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 1.] Other service rules — see Rule 18 15 Subject to subrule (16), the provisions in Rule 18 apply if a any other party referred to in subrule (10) of this rule is a municipality, a person under 19, a society, an extraprovincial non-share corporation within the meaning of the Societies Act, or an unincorporated association including a trade union, b the filing party needs to serve the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim on a person outside British Columbia, or c the filing party is having difficulty serving any other party. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Application of Rule 18 in relation to third parties 16 For the purposes of applying Rule 18 to a claim to which this rule applies, a a reference in Rule 18 to a "notice of claim" must be read as a reference to a "notice of civil resolution tribunal claim", b a reference in Rule 18 (8) to a "claimant" must be read as a reference to a "filing party", and c a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim may be served on a claimant or third party in the same way as required for service of a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim on a defendant. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 2.] Time limit for service 17 If a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim has not been served within 28 days after it was filed it expires, but the filing party may apply to have it renewed (see Rule 16 (3)). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] If a party has not filed an address for service 17.1 Until a party files an address for service (Form 38), documents must be served on the party at the address for service, if any, that the party provided to the civil resolution tribunal. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 8.] Replying to a Claim Continued under this Rule Previous response continued as a reply 18 A response made by a defendant is continued as a reply to a claim if a the defendant made a response in respect of the claim when the claim was proceeding before the civil resolution tribunal as a tribunal small claim, b the response is filed under subrule (8) with a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, and c the claim is continued under subrule (9). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Defendant who is not the filing party must file an address for service 18.1 If a defendant's response is continued under subrule (18) as a reply to a claim and the defendant is not the filing party, the defendant must file an address for service (Form 38) and serve a copy on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 9 Rule 3 does not apply 19 Rule 3 does not apply in relation to a response continued as a reply under subrule (18) of this rule. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] What are a defendant's options? 20 A defendant who receives a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim and who does not have a response continued as a reply under subrule (18) may do any one or more of the following: a pay the amount claimed directly to the claimant and ask the claimant to withdraw the claim (see Rule 8); b admit all or part of the claim; c admit all or part of the claim and propose a payment schedule (see Rule 11 (4)); d oppose all or part of the claim by listing reasons why the claim is opposed; e with the permission of a judge, make a counterclaim against the claimant (see subrule (26)). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] How does a defendant reply? 21 To do anything set out in subrule (20) (b) to (e), a defendant must complete a reply (Form 2) and an address for service (Form 38), following the instructions on the forms. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 3.] Where does a defendant file a reply? 22 A defendant must file a reply and an address for service at the registry where the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim was filed and, except where the defendant has agreed to pay all of the claim, pay the required fee. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 10.] Time limit for replying 23 If a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim is served on a defendant, the reply must be filed a within 14 days after service if the defendant was served in British Columbia or within 30 days after service if the defendant was served outside British Columbia, and b before the registrar has made a default order or set a date for a hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] How a reply is served 24 Within 21 days after a reply and an address for service are filed under subrule (22), the registrar must serve a copy on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 11.] How an admission is accepted 25 If a defendant admits in a reply all or part of the claim, the claimant may accept the admission in full settlement of the claim, interest and expenses by filing, before the settlement conference or trial conference, a payment order in the same terms as the admission. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Making a Claim Against a Claimant Restrictions on making a counterclaim if proceeding started by notice of civil resolution tribunal claim 26 Rule 4 does not apply to a defendant if the proceeding was started by a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, unless the defendant has the permission of a judge to make a counterclaim (see Rule 16 (7)). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Claim made before civil resolution tribunal continued as a counterclaim 27 A claim made by a defendant against a claimant and set out in an initiating notice filed under subrule (8) with a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim is continued as a counterclaim made under these rules against the claimant. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Rule 4 does not apply 28 Rule 4 does not apply in relation to a claim continued as a counterclaim under subrule (27) of this rule. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Previous response continued as a reply 29 A response made by a claimant is continued as a reply to a counterclaim if a the claimant made a response in respect of a claim when the claim was proceeding before the civil resolution tribunal as a tribunal small claim, b the response is filed under subrule (8) with the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, and c the claim is continued as a counterclaim under subrule (27). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Rule 3 does not apply 30 Rule 3 does not apply in relation to a response continued as a reply under subrule (29) of this rule. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] What are the claimant's options? 31 If a counterclaim against a claimant is continued under subrule (27) and the claimant did not have a response continued as a reply under subrule (29), the claimant may do one or more of the following: a pay the amount of the counterclaim directly to the defendant and ask the defendant to withdraw the counterclaim; b admit all or part of the counterclaim; c admit all or part of the counterclaim and propose a payment schedule (see Rule 11 (4)); d oppose all or part of the counterclaim by listing reasons why the counterclaim is opposed. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] How a claimant replies 32 To do anything set out in subrule (31) (b) to (d), a claimant must a complete a reply (Form 2) and an address for service following the instructions on the forms, b file the reply and the address for service (Form 38), i if the claimant is the filing party, with the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, or ii if the claimant is not the filing party and the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim is served on the claimant, A within 14 days after service if the claimant was served in British Columbia or within 30 days after service if the claimant was served outside British Columbia, and B before the registrar has made a default order or set a date for a hearing, and c pay the required fee unless the claimant has agreed to pay all of the counterclaim. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 12.] How a reply is served 33 Within 21 days after a reply and an address for service are filed under subrule (32), the registrar must serve a copy on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 11.] How an admission is accepted 34 If a claimant admits in a reply all or part of a counterclaim, the defendant may accept the admission in full settlement of the counterclaim, interest and expenses by filing, before the settlement conference or trial conference, a payment order in the same terms as the admission. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Third Parties Restrictions on making a third party claim if proceeding started by notice of civil resolution tribunal claim 35 Rule 5 does not apply to a defendant if the proceeding was started by a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, unless the defendant has the permission of a judge to make a claim against another person (see Rule 16 (7)). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Claim made to civil resolution tribunal continued as a claim against third party 36 If a defendant thought that a person who was not otherwise a party to the dispute before the civil resolution tribunal was responsible for the claim, the claim made by the defendant against the other person and set out in the initiating notice filed under subrule (8) with the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim is continued as a claim made under these rules against the other person as a third party. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Subrules do not apply 37 Rule 5 (1) to (7) and (9) does not apply in relation to a claim continued under subrule (36) of this rule. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Previous response continued as a reply 38 A response made by a third party is continued as a reply to a claim made against the third party if a the third party made a response in respect of the claim when the claim was proceeding before the civil resolution tribunal as a tribunal small claim, b the response is filed under subrule (8) with a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, and c the claim is continued under subrule (36). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Third party must file an address for service 38.1 If a response made by a third party is continued under subrule (38) as a reply to a claim made against the third party and the third party is not the filing party, the third party must file an address for service (Form 38) and serve a copy on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 13.] How a third party replies 39 If a third party receives a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, does not have a response continued as a reply under subrule (38) and wishes to reply to the claim, the third party must follow subrules (20) to (23) to reply to the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Repealed 40)- (41.33 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 1 (d).] Material to be Filed before Settlement or Trial Conference Filing party must file a certificate of compliance 42 A filing party must file at the registry a certificate of compliance (Form 37) within 6 months after the filing party served the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim on all other parties if there is at least one reply filed or continued in respect of the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Repealed 43 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 1 (d).] Attachments to be filed in personal injury cases 44 In a claim by a filing party for damages for personal injuries, the certificate of compliance to be filed under subrule (42) must have attached copies of all a medical reports, and b records of expenses or losses incurred or expected. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] If filing party is not ready to file certificate of compliance 45 A filing party who is not ready to file the certificate of compliance and attachments within the 6 month period may apply to the registrar (see Rule 16 (3)) to extend the time, before or after the 6 month period has expired. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Certificate of compliance must be served on other parties 46 Within 14 days after filing a certificate of compliance, the filing party must serve a copy of the certificate and attachments on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Registrar must schedule settlement conference or trial conference 47 The registrar must schedule a claim for a settlement conference or a trial conference (see Rule 7 (2) (c)) after a certificate of compliance is filed under subrule (42). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Certificate to be filed in personal injury cases 48 In a claim by a party, other than the filing party, for damages for personal injuries, the party must file at the registry, within 6 months after the filing party served the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim on that party, a certificate of readiness (Form 7) that has attached copies of all a medical reports, and b records of expenses or losses incurred or expected. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] If a party is not ready to file certificate of readiness 49 A party, other than the filing party, who is not ready to file a certificate of readiness and attachments within the 6 month period may apply to the registrar (see Rule 16 (3)) to extend the time, before or after the 6 month period has expired. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] Certificate of readiness must be served on other parties 50 Within 14 days after filing a certificate of readiness, the party must serve a copy of the certificate and attachments on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 4.] 2 Serving a Notice of Claim Who must be served? 1 The claimant must serve each defendant named in the notice of claim with a the defendant's copy of the notice, b a blank reply form (Form 2), c the claimant's address for service, and d a blank address for service form (Form 38). [am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 14.] How to serve an individual 2 If the defendant is an individual, the notice of claim must be served by a leaving a copy of it with the defendant, or b mailing a copy of it by registered mail to the defendant. [am. B.C. Reg. 188/99, s. 1.] How to serve a company 3 If the defendant is a company within the meaning of the Business Corporations Act , the notice of claim must be served, a if the company has a registered office, i by delivering a copy of the notice of claim to the delivery address shown for that registered office in the office of the Registrar of Companies, or ii by mailing a copy of the notice of claim by registered mail to the mailing address shown for that registered office in the office of the Registrar of Companies, b if the company's registered office has been eliminated, in the manner ordered by the court, or c in either case, by leaving a copy of the notice of claim i at the place of business of the company, with a receptionist or a person who appears to manage or control the company's business there, or ii with a director, officer, liquidator, trustee in bankruptcy or receiver manager of the company. [en. B.C. Reg. 428/2004, s. 2.] How to serve an extraprovincial company 4 If the defendant is an extraprovincial company within the meaning of the Business Corporations Act , the notice of claim must be served a by delivering a copy of it to the delivery address shown for the head office of the extraprovincial company in the office of the Registrar of Companies if that head office is in British Columbia, b by mailing a copy of it by registered mail to the mailing address shown for the head office of the extraprovincial company in the office of the Registrar of Companies if that head office is in British Columbia, c by mailing a copy of it by registered mail to the mailing address shown in the office of the Registrar of Companies for any attorney appointed for the extraprovincial company under Division 2 of Part 11 of the Business Corporations Act , d by leaving a copy of it with the attorney, or e if no attorney has been appointed, by following subrule (3) (c). [en. B.C. Reg. 428/2004, s. 2.] How to serve a partnership 5 If the defendant is a partnership, the notice of claim must be served by mailing a copy of it by registered mail to a partner, or by leaving a copy of it a with a partner, b at a place of business of the partnership, with a person who appears to manage or control the partnership business there, or c with a receptionist who works at a place of business of the partnership. [am. B.C. Reg. 188/99, s. 1.] Other service rules — see Rule 18 6 The provisions in Rule 18 apply if a the defendant is a municipality, a person under 19, a society, an extraprovincial non-share corporation within the meaning of the Societies Act or an unincorporated association including a trade union, b the claimant needs to serve the notice of claim on a person outside British Columbia, or c the claimant is having difficulty serving the defendant. [am. B.C. Regs. 188/99, s. 1; 212/2015, Sch. 3, s. 2.] Time limit for service 7 If a notice of claim has not been served within 12 months after it was filed it expires, but the claimant may apply to have it renewed (see Rule 16 (3)). 3 Replying to a Claim Made by a Notice of Claim What are a defendant's options? 1 A defendant who receives a notice of claim may do any one or more of the following: a pay the amount claimed directly to the claimant and ask the claimant to withdraw the claim (see Rule 8); b admit all or part of the claim; c admit all or part of the claim and propose a payment schedule (see Rule 11 (4)); d oppose all or part of the claim by listing reasons why the claim is opposed; e make a counterclaim against the claimant (see Rule 4). [am. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 2.] How does a defendant reply? 2 To do anything set out in subrule (1) (b) to (e), a defendant must complete a reply (Form 2) and an address for service (Form 38), following the instructions on the forms. [am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 15.] Where does a defendant file a reply? 3 A defendant must file a reply and an address for service at the registry where the notice of claim was filed and, except where the defendant has agreed to pay all of the claim, pay the required fee. [am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 10.] Time limit for replying 4 If a notice of claim is served on a defendant, the reply must be filed a within 14 days after service if the defendant was served in British Columbia or within 30 days after service if the defendant was served outside British Columbia, and b before the registrar has made a default order or set a date for a hearing. How a reply is served 5 Within 21 days after a reply and an address for service are filed, the registrar must serve a copy on each of the other parties. [am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 11.] How an admission is accepted 6 If a defendant admits in a reply all or part of the claim, the claimant may accept the admission in full settlement of the claim, interest and expenses by filing, before the settlement conference, mediation session or trial conference, a payment order in the same terms as the admission. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 2; am. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 2.] 4 Making a Claim Against a Claimant Making a counterclaim 1 Subject to Rule 1.1 (26), a defendant may make a counterclaim against the claimant in the reply (Form 2) by a following the instructions on the form, and b paying the required fee. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 6.] When a counterclaim is served 2 A counterclaim is served on a claimant when a copy of the reply containing the counterclaim is served under Rule 3 (5). What are the claimant's options? 3 A claimant who is served with a reply containing a counterclaim may do one or more of the following: a pay the amount of the counterclaim directly to the defendant and ask the defendant to withdraw the counterclaim; b admit all or part of the counterclaim; c admit all or part of the counterclaim and propose a payment schedule (see Rule 11 (4)); d oppose all or part of the counterclaim by listing reasons why the counterclaim is opposed. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 4.] How a claimant replies 3.1 To do anything set out in subrule (3) (b) to (d), a claimant must a complete a reply (Form 2) following the instructions on the form, b within 14 days after being served with the counterclaim, file the reply in the registry where the notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim was filed, and c pay the required fee unless the claimant has agreed to pay all of the counterclaim. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 7.] How an admission is accepted 3.2 If a claimant admits in a reply all or part of a counterclaim, the defendant may accept the admission in full settlement of the counterclaim, interest and expenses by filing, before the settlement conference, mediation session or trial conference, a payment order in the same terms as the admission. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 2.] If a counterclaim is for more than $35 000 4 A defendant who has a counterclaim amounting to more than $35 000, not including interest and expenses, may a abandon part of the counterclaim so it may be heard in the court, or b begin an action in the Supreme Court. [am. B.C. Regs. 179/2005, s. (b); 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 8.] How to abandon part of a counterclaim 5 To abandon part of a counterclaim, the defendant must say on the counterclaim part of the reply that the amount over $35 000 is abandoned. [am. B.C. Regs. 179/2005, s. (b); 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 8.] Effect of abandoning part of a counterclaim 6 A defendant who abandons part of a counterclaim may not at any time sue for that part. If a defendant begins a Supreme Court action 7 A defendant who begins an action in the Supreme Court against a claimant may apply to a Provincial Court judge for an order changing the date of the small claims trial (see Rule 16 (7)). If the small claims trial is held first 8 If the small claims trial is held and a payment order or other order is made against the defendant, the judge may order the claimant not to take any action to enforce the order a until a date set by the judge, or b until a decision is given by the Supreme Court on the defendant's action, whichever comes first. If a claimant has already abandoned part of a claim 9 If a defendant begins an action in the Supreme Court against a claimant who has abandoned part of a claim under Rule 1 (5), the claimant may withdraw the claim from the Provincial Court and a begin an action in the Supreme Court and claim the higher amount, or b participate in the action begun by the defendant in the Supreme Court and claim the higher amount. 5 Third Parties If a defendant thinks someone else should pay the claim 1 Subject to Rule 1.1 (35), if a defendant who has filed a reply thinks another person should pay all or part of the claim, the defendant may make a claim against the other person by a completing a third party notice (Form 3), following the instructions on the form if a settlement conference has not been held, or b applying to a judge for an order permitting a claim to be made against the other person if a settlement conference, mediation session or trial conference has been held (see Rule 16 (7)). [am. B.C. Regs. 360/2007, s. 3 (a); 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 9.] Filing a third party notice 2 The defendant must file a third party notice at the registry where the notice of claim or the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim was filed and pay the required fee. [am. B.C. Regs. 146/98, s. 1; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 10.] If the third party is a company 2.1 If the third party is a company within the meaning of the Business Corporations Act , the defendant must file with the third party notice a printout of a search showing the mailing address that is shown for the company's registered office in the office of the Registrar of Companies. [en. B.C. Reg. 428/2004, s. 3.] If the third party is a society 2.2 If the third party is a society within the meaning of the Societies Act , the defendant must file with the third party notice a printout of a search showing the delivery address and mailing address of the society's registered office on file with the Registrar of Companies. [en. B.C. Reg. 212/2015, Sch. 3, s. 3.] What documents must be served on the third party? 3 The defendant must serve the person named as the third party with the following: a a copy of the third party notice; b a blank reply form; c a copy of the notice of claim or the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim; d a copy of the reply to the notice of claim or the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim; e a copy of the notice of settlement conference, mediation session, trial conference or trial, if one has been issued; f a copy of the documents referred to in Rule 1.1 (8) (a) and (b), if a copy of the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim must be served on the person named as the third party; g a blank address for service form (Form 38); h a copy of each party's address for service. [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 5; 360/2007, s. 3 (b); 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 11; 191/2021, s. 16.] How to serve the third party 4 The defendant must serve the documents referred to in subrule (3) on the third party in the same way as required for service of a notice of claim (see Rule 2). Filing a certificate of service 5 Within 30 days after filing a third party notice, the defendant must file a certificate of service (Form 4) at the registry to prove that the documents have been served as required, unless the third party has filed a reply. [am. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 5.] If a certificate of service is not filed within 30 days 5.1 If a certificate of service is not filed in accordance with subrule (5), the third party notice expires but the defendant may apply to have it renewed (see Rule 16 (3)). [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 5.] Notifying the other parties 6 The registrar must serve a copy of the third party notice on each of the other parties within 21 days after it is filed. How a third party replies 7 To reply to a third party notice, the person named as a third party must follow the rules for replying to a claim (see Rule 3), except that instead of filing a reply (Form 2), the third party must file a reply to third party notice (Form 3.1). [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 5.] What a judge may do 8 If a third party has been named, a judge may make an order between any of the parties. Another settlement conference must be held 9 If a third party files a reply after a settlement conference or trial conference another settlement conference or trial conference must be held, unless a judge orders otherwise. [am. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 3 (c).] 6 If a Defendant Does Not Reply to a Claim A claimant may ask for a default order 1 If a defendant does not file a reply within the time limit (see Rule 3 (4) or 1.1 (23)), the claimant may ask the registrar for a default order. [am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 12.] Judge's permission needed in certain cases 2 No default order will be made on a counterclaim or third party notice, except under Rule 16 (6) (c). How to ask for a default order 3 To ask for a default order under subrule (1), a claimant must complete Form 5, following the instructions on the form, file it at the registry where the notice of claim or the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim was filed, together with a copy of the certificate of service (Form 4) for the notice of claim or the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, and pay the required fee. [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 6; 146/98, s. 2; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 13.] If a claim is for a debt 4 If a claim is for a debt and the claimant completes the steps in subrule (3), the registrar must make a default order requiring the defendant to pay immediately the amount claimed plus expenses under Rule 20 (2) and any interest the claimant is entitled to. If a claim is not for a debt 5 If a claim is not for a debt and the claimant completes the steps in subrule (3), the registrar must set a date for a hearing before a judge. Submit documents to registry before hearing 5.1 At least two business days before the date of a hearing set under subrule (5), a claimant must file at the registry all documents on which the claimant intends to rely at the hearing, with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39). [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 6.] If there are other defendants 6 If any other defendant has filed a reply and a date is set for a settlement conference, trial conference or trial of the claim, the hearing must be held at that time, unless a judge orders otherwise. [am. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 4.] No notice of hearing 7 A defendant who has not filed a reply is not entitled to receive notice of a hearing under this rule. A defendant loses the right to reply 8 After a date is set for a hearing under this rule, a defendant may not file a reply without the permission of a judge (see Rule 16 (7)). Purpose of hearing 9 The purpose of a hearing under this rule is to allow a judge to determine a the amount the claimant is entitled to, if the claim is for money, and b the terms of an appropriate order, in any other case. Result of hearing 10 After hearing the claimant, the judge may, a if the claim is for money, make a default order that requires the defendant to pay immediately the amount determined by the judge plus expenses under Rule 20 (2) and any interest the claimant is entitled to, and b in any other case, make the appropriate order. If a claimant does not attend 11 If a claimant does not attend at the time set for a hearing under this rule, the judge may cancel the hearing, but the claimant may ask the registrar to reschedule it. How payment may be collected 12 The creditor may collect payment under a default order by taking any of the steps listed in Rule 11 (11). 7 The Settlement Conference Settlement conference 1 Before a trial date is set, a settlement conference will be held at the time and place set by the registrar. Settlement conference not required 2 Despite subrule (1), a settlement conference will not be held if a Rule 9.1 or 9.2 applies to the claim, unless an order is made under Rule 9.2 (13) (c) that the claim be set for a settlement conference under this rule, a.1 on or before April 30, 2016, Rule 7.5 applied to the claim, b the claim relates to a motor vehicle accident and only liability for property damage is disputed, or c the proceeding was started by a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 5; am. B.C. Regs. 244/2015, Sch. 2, s. 1 and Sch. 3, s. 1; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 14; 207/2025, App., s. 2.] Some motor vehicle accident cases proceed directly to trial 2.1 If subrule (2) (b) applies to the claim, the registrar must set the claim for trial and send a notice of trial to the parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 5.] Some cases proceed directly to trial conference 2.2 The registrar must set the claim for a trial conference if subrule (2) (c) applies to the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 15.] Notice of settlement conference 3 The registrar must serve a notice of settlement conference (Form 6) on the parties at least 28 days before the date set for the settlement conference. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 7.] Who must attend 4 All parties must attend the settlement conference and have authority to settle the claim, and may be accompanied by a lawyer or articled student, except the defendant need not attend if a the claim results from a motor vehicle accident, b the defendant is disputing the amount of the claim but not liability, and c a person appointed by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia attends instead of the defendant. Relevant documents and reports 5 Each party to a claim must a submit all relevant documents and reports to the registry at least 14 days before the date of the settlement conference, and b serve all relevant documents and reports on the other parties at least 7 days before the date of the settlement conference. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 8.] Expenses for attending settlement conference unprepared 6 If a settlement conference cannot be conducted properly because a party is not prepared for it, a judge may order that party to pay the reasonable expenses of the other party or parties. How to change a settlement conference date 7 A party may change a settlement conference date by a filing a consent to change the date under Rule 16 (1), or b applying for an order changing the date of the settlement conference at least 7 days before the date set for the settlement conference, unless the registrar orders otherwise, and giving whatever notice to the other party that the registrar or judge requires. Notice of change of date 8 If the date of the settlement conference is changed, the registrar must notify the parties of the place and time of the rescheduled conference. Certificate to be filed in personal injury cases 9 If a claim is for damages for personal injuries and the proceeding was started by a notice of claim, the claimant must file at the registry, within 6 months after serving the notice of claim and before a settlement conference is held, a certificate of readiness (Form 7) that has attached copies of all a medical reports, and b records of expenses or losses incurred or expected. [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 7; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 16.] If the claimant is not ready to file certificate 10 A claimant who is not ready to file the certificate of readiness and attachments within the 6 month period may apply to the registrar (see Rule 16 (3)) to extend the time, before or after the 6 month period has expired. Certificate must be served on other parties 11 Within 14 days after filing a certificate of readiness, the claimant must serve a copy of the certificate and attachments on each of the other parties. Defendant may request a medical report 12 A defendant in a claim for damages for personal injuries may apply to a judge (see Rule 16 (7)) to order the claimant to attend a medical practitioner or another person who is authorized under the Health Professions and Occupations Act to practise a designated health profession for an examination, to be paid for by the defendant. [am. B.C. Regs. 161/2022, s. 9; 128/2025, s.

4.] Report to be given to claimant and provided to registry 13 After receiving the medical report from the medical practitioner or other person authorized under the Health Professions and Occupations Act to practise a designated health profession, the defendant must a submit the report to the registry at least 14 days before the date of the settlement conference, and b serve a copy of the report on the claimant at least 7 days before the date of the settlement conference. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 10; am. B.C. Reg. 128/2025, s. 4.] What happens at a settlement conference 14 At a settlement conference, a judge may do one or more of the following: a mediate any issues being disputed; b decide on any issues that do not require evidence; c make a payment order or other appropriate order in the terms agreed to by the parties; c.1 order that the claim be set for a trial conference under Rule 7.5; d set a trial date, if a trial is necessary; e discuss any evidence that will be required and the procedure that will be followed if a trial is necessary; f order a party to produce any information at the settlement conference or anything as evidence at trial; g order a party to i give another party copies of documents and records by a set date, or ii allow another party to inspect and copy documents and records by a set date; h if damage to property is involved in the dispute, order a party to permit a person chosen by another party to examine the property damage; i dismiss a claim, counterclaim, reply or third party notice if, after discussion with the parties and reviewing the filed documents, a judge determines that it i is without reasonable grounds, ii discloses no triable issue, or iii is frivolous or an abuse of the court's process; j before dismissing a claim, counterclaim, reply or third party notice, order a party to file an affidavit setting out further information; j.1 order that a trial is to be attended by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication; k Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 7 (e).] l make any other order for the just, speedy and inexpensive resolution of the claim. [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 7; 244/2015, Sch. 2, s. 2; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 17; 161/2022, s. 11.] If settlement conference judge orders parties to attend trial by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication 14.1 If a judge at a settlement conference orders that a trial is to be attended by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication, the judge must also direct how, and by what date, to submit and serve any records and other things on which a party intends to rely at trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 12.] If a party does not comply with a disclosure order 15 If a party does not comply with an order under subrule (14) (f), (g), (h) or (j), a judge may at any time do one or more of the following: a adjourn a settlement conference or trial and order that party to pay all the reasonable expenses incurred by any other parties as a result of the adjournment; b order a trial to proceed without permitting that party to produce as evidence any information, document or records withheld as a result of the non-compliance; c dismiss the claim, counterclaim, reply or third party notice. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 7.] If a payment order is made 16 If a payment order is made at a settlement conference, Rule 11 (Payment of the Judgment) applies as though the payment order was made following a trial. If a party does not attend 17 A judge may dismiss the claim or make a payment order or other appropriate order against a party who does not attend a settlement conference. Notice of trial date 18 If a trial date is set at a settlement conference and a party is absent, the registrar must serve a notice of the trial date on that party unless the judge orders otherwise. Place of the trial 19 All further steps in the claim, including the trial, will take place where the settlement conference is held except a if a judge orders otherwise, or b as provided in Rule 16 (11) and Rule 17 (8). If a party does not comply with a settlement agreement 20 If a settlement is recorded on the court record as an agreement and not as a payment order and a party does not comply with the recorded terms of the agreement, a the agreement is cancelled, and b after filing an affidavit of non-compliance, the claimant may file a payment order in the amount that a judge directed at the settlement conference or, if no direction was made, in the amount of the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 7.] Settlement conference — transition 21 If a notice of settlement conference is dated October 2, 2022 or earlier, and if the settlement conference is scheduled to take place on or after October 3, 2022, the following rules apply: a despite Rule 7 (5), the parties must submit all relevant documents and reports to the registry at least two business days before the date of the settlement conference, and are not required to serve all relevant documents and reports on the other parties before the settlement conference; b despite Rule 7 (13) (a), the defendant must submit the medical report referred to in Rule 7 (13) to the registry at least two business days before the date of the settlement conference. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 12.] 7.1 Transfers and Multiple Claims Transfer of claim to Supreme Court 1 If satisfied that the monetary outcome of a claim (not including interest and expenses) may exceed $35 000, a judge must transfer the claim to the Supreme Court a on application at any time, or b on the judge's own motion at the settlement conference or trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 8; am. B.C. Regs. 179/2005, s. (b); 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 18.] Exception 2 Despite subrule (1), a claim must not be transferred to the Supreme Court if the claimant chooses to abandon the amount over $35 000 so that the claim may be heard in the Provincial Court. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 8; am. B.C. Regs. 179/2005, s. (b); 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 18.] Personal injury claims 3 Before transferring a claim for personal injury to the Supreme Court, a judge must consider any medical reports or records filed by the parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 8; am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 13.] Multiple claims 4 If more than one claimant has filed a notice of claim or a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim against the same defendant or defendants with respect to the same event, or if one claimant has filed notices of claim or notices of civil resolution tribunal claim against more than one defendant with respect to the same event, the judge may a hear at one time evidence that relates to all the claims, b apply that evidence to all the claims, and c make a decision in each of the claims, even though the total monetary outcome of all the claims (not including interest and expenses) is likely to exceed $35 000. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 8; am. B.C. Regs. 179/2005, s. (b); 120/2017, Sch. 2, ss. 18 and 19.] 7.2 Repealed 1)-(4.2 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2018. s. 3.] Repealed 5)-(21 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 135/2015, Sch. 2, s. 1.] Repealed 22)-(37 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2018. s. 3.] 7.21 Transitional Provisions for Rules 7.2 and 7.4 Transitional provision for Rule 7.2 1 Despite the repeal of Rule 7.2, Rules 7.2 (27) to (29), (31) to (33) and (35) to (37) and 16 (6) (f.2) and (j), as they read on December 31, 2018, continue to apply in relation to a mediation session to which Rule 7.2 applied. [en. B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 4.] Transitional provision for Rule 7.4 2 Despite the repeal of Rule 7.4, Rules 7.4 (36) to (39), (40) to (42) and (44) to (46) and 16 (6) (f.2) and (j), as they read on December 31, 2018, continue to apply in relation to a mediation session to which Rule 7.4 applied. [en. B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 4.] 7.3 Mediation for Claims Between $10 000 and $35 000 Definitions 1 In this rule: insurer has the same meaning as in the Insurance Act , and includes the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia; mediation means a collaborative process in which 2 or more parties meet and attempt, with the assistance of a mediator, to resolve issues in dispute between them; mediation session means a meeting between 2 or more parties during which they are engaged in mediation for a period of a 2 hours, b any shorter period that the mediator may direct, or c any shorter or longer period on which the parties may agree; mediator means a neutral and impartial facilitator with no decision making power who assists parties in negotiating a mutually acceptable settlement of issues in dispute between them; motor vehicle action means a proceeding in which damages are claimed for injury or death, or loss of or damage to property, that arises out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle or trailer as those terms are defined in the Motor Vehicle Act ; party , in relation to a proceeding, includes an insurer of a claimant, defendant or third party if that insurer has a duty to do one or both of the following in relation to the claimant, defendant or third party: a indemnify that party for liability arising out of a claim in the proceeding; b defend any claims made against that party in the proceeding; roster organization means any body designated by the Attorney General to select mediators for the purposes of this rule; third party means a person who is named as a third party under Rule 5, but does not include an insurer who has been made a third party under section 76 of the Insurance (Vehicle) Act ; third party insurer means, in relation to a designated action, an insurer that has been made a third party in an action under section 76 of the Insurance (Vehicle) Act . [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Regs. 286/2005, s. 2 (a); 145/2007.] General Information Proceedings to which this rule applies 2 Subject to subrule (3), a party to a proceeding may initiate mediation in that proceeding under subrule (5) if a the notice of claim that started the proceeding was filed after August 31, 2005, and b a claim in the proceeding amounts to more than $10 000 and not more than $35 000, without taking into account interest or claim-related expenses. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 21.] Claims to which this rule does not apply 3 A party to a proceeding may not initiate mediation in that proceeding under subrule (5) if a the proceeding involves a party who has obtained one of the following against another party: i a protection order under section 183 of the Family Law Act ; ii a peace bond under section 810 of the Criminal Code , a.1 Rule 9.2 applies to a claim in the proceeding, or b the claimant, defendant and cause of action in the proceeding are the same as the plaintiff, defendant and cause of action in an action brought in the Supreme Court. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Regs. 360/2007, s. 6 (a); 358/2012, s. 1; 267/2018, s. 5.] When this rule ceases to apply 4 This rule ceases to apply to a proceeding if the proceeding is transferred to the Supreme Court under Rule 7.1. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] How Mediation is Begun Initiating mediation 5 Subject to subrule (7), any party to a proceeding may initiate mediation by a filing a Notice to Mediate for Claims Between $10 000 and $35 000 (Form 29), and b delivering a copy of that filed notice to every other party named on a notice of claim, reply or third party notice that has been filed in the proceeding. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 21.] When Notice to Mediate for Claims Between $10 000 and $35 000 must be delivered 6 Unless the court orders otherwise, a Notice to Mediate for Claims Between $10 000 and $35 000 must not be filed and delivered under subrule (5) until a reply has been filed in the proceeding. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 21.] Not more than one mediation under this rule in any proceeding 7 Unless the court otherwise orders, not more than one mediation may be initiated under this rule in relation to any proceeding. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Rule does not apply unless mediation is initiated under subrules (5) and (6) 8 Subrules (9) to (53) do not apply to a proceeding unless mediation is initiated in that proceeding under subrule (5). [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Appointing the Mediator Appointment of mediator 9 The parties must jointly appoint a mutually acceptable mediator within 14 days after the Notice to Mediate for Claims Between $10 000 and $35 000 has been delivered to all parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 21.] Application to roster organization 10 If the parties do not jointly appoint a mutually acceptable mediator within the time required by subrule (9), any party may apply to a roster organization for an appointment of a mediator. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 271/2010, s. 2 (a).] Roster organization's appointment procedure 11 If an application to a roster organization is made under subrule (10), the roster organization must select a mediator after taking into account a the need for the mediator to be neutral and independent, b the qualifications of the mediator, c the mediator's fees, d the mediator's availability, e the nature of the dispute, and f any other consideration likely to result in the selection of an impartial, competent and effective mediator. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 271/2010, s. 2 (b).] Notification of selection of mediator 12 Promptly after selecting a mediator under subrule (11), the roster organization must notify the parties in writing of that selection. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 271/2010, s. 2 (a).] Deemed date of appointment of mediator 13 The mediator selected under subrule (11) is deemed to be appointed by the parties on the date that notice of that selection is sent under subrule (12). [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Replacement of appointed mediator 14 If the mediator selected by the roster organization under subrule (11) is unable or unwilling to act as mediator, a the selected mediator or any party may notify the roster organization of that inability or unwillingness, and b the roster organization must, within 7 days after receiving that notice, select a new mediator in accordance with subrule (11). [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 271/2010, s. 2 (a).] Mediator's role 15 The mediator may conduct the mediation session at the location and in any manner the mediator considers appropriate to assist the parties to reach a resolution that is fair, timely and cost-effective. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 17.] Mediation Sessions Scheduling of mediation session 16 A mediation session must occur within 60 days after the appointment of the mediator, and at least 7 days before the date set under Rule 7 for the settlement conference unless a later specified date a is agreed on by all parties and that agreement is confirmed by the mediator in writing, or b is ordered by the court. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Attending the mediation session 17 In the case of a claim that is not a motor vehicle action, a the party who delivers a Notice to Mediate for Claims Between $10 000 and $35 000 under subrule (5) and each of the following parties must attend the mediation session unless exempted from attending under subrule (29): i the claimant; ii the defendant; iii the third party, and b each insurer of a claimant, defendant or third party may attend the mediation session. [en. B.C. Reg. 286/2005, s. 2 (b); am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 21.] Attending the mediation session in a motor vehicle action 18 In the case of a motor vehicle action, the party who delivers a Notice to Mediate for Claims Between $10 000 and $35 000 under subrule (5) and each of the following parties must attend the mediation session unless exempted from attending under subrule (29): a the claimant; b the insurer of the defendant or, if the defendant is not insured, the defendant; c the insurer of the third party or, if the third party is not insured, the third party; d each third party insurer to the action. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Regs. 286/2005, s. 2 (c); 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 21.] Requirements on parties who attend mediation 19 Each person who attends a mediation session must a have authority to settle, and b before the mediation session, provide to the mediator and serve on the other parties all documents and reports that are relevant to the dispute. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 14.] Representative may attend for any party who is not an individual 20 A party may attend a mediation session by representative if the party is not an individual. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Authority of representative 21 A representative who attends a mediation session under subrule (20) in the place of a party must a be familiar with all facts relevant to the dispute, and b have full authority to settle, or have access at the earliest practicable opportunity to a person who has, or to a group of persons who collectively have, full authority to settle, on behalf of the party. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Party or representative may be accompanied by a lawyer 22 A person or representative who attends a mediation session may be accompanied by a lawyer or articled student. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Other persons may attend with consent 23 Any other person may attend a mediation session if that attendance is permitted by the mediator and consented to by the parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Attending a mediation session by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication 24 One or more of the persons who are required or permitted to attend a mediation session under subrule (17), (18) or (23) may attend the mediation session by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication if a all of the other persons attending the mediation session consent, or b subject to subrule (26), the registrar authorizes that attendance under subrule (25). [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Regs. 191/2021, s. 18; 61/2022, s. 15.] Application to attend mediation by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication 25 The registrar may authorize one or more persons who are required or permitted to attend a mediation session under subrule (17), (18) or (23) to attend the mediation session by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication if an application for that authorization is made to the registrar under Rule 16 (3) at least 7 days before the date set for the mediation session. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 19; am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 15.] Late application to attend mediation by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication 26 If an application for an authorization under subrule (25) is made to the registrar under Rule 16 (3) within 7 days before the date set for the mediation session, the registrar may make that authorization if a it was not reasonably practicable for that person to bring an application under subrule (25) at least 7 days before the date set for the mediation session, or b exceptional circumstances exist. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 20.] If application is granted 27 If an application under subrule (25) or (26) is granted, the registrar may order the person requesting to attend the mediation by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication to pay for the telephone call, video conference or other cost of that person's attendance. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 16.] How to apply for exemption 28 At least 14 days before the date set for the mediation session, a party may apply to a judge under Rule 16 (7) to exempt a claim from the application of this rule. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] When a judge may grant an exemption 29 On an application under subrule (28), a judge may a exempt a claim from the application of this rule if i all of the parties have previously engaged in a mediation of the matters in issue, or ii it is unfair or impractical to require mediation, or b exempt one or more of the parties from attending the mediation session if, in the judge's opinion, it is unfair or impractical to require the party to attend. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Adjourning a mediation session 30 At least 7 days before the date set for the mediation session, a party may apply to the registrar to adjourn the mediation session and that party must give to the other parties whatever notice of the application the registrar may order. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Date may be changed to avoid hardship 31 The registrar may adjourn a mediation session under subrule (30) if the party applying for that adjournment satisfies the registrar that the original date is unreasonably inconvenient to the party, and, without limiting this, the registrar may determine that a date is unreasonably inconvenient to a party if a a family emergency renders the party unable to attend on the day set for the mediation session, or b the party is required to attend court on the day set for the mediation session. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Notice of change of date 32 If the registrar adjourns a mediation session under subrule (31), a the party who applied for the adjournment must give to the other parties whatever notice of the adjournment the registrar may order, and b the parties must jointly set a new date, satisfactory to the mediator, for the mediation session. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Costs of Mediation Fee declaration 33 The parties who attend the mediation session must complete and sign a fee declaration (Form 30) before, or at the beginning of, the mediation session. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Corporation may sign by representative 34 For the purposes of subrule (33), a party that is a corporation may sign the fee declaration by its representative. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Form of fee declaration 35 A fee declaration under subrule (33) must a disclose the cost of the mediation services, and b contain a declaration by the parties signing the fee declaration that the costs of the mediation will be paid i equally by all of the following who attend the mediation session or their insurers: A each claimant; B each defendant; C each third party, or ii on any other basis that has been agreed to by those parties and is specified in the fee declaration. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Costs may be paid on a different basis 36 The cost of the mediation must be paid on the basis set out a in the fee declaration, or b if the parties who signed the fee declaration agree to a different basis for sharing that cost and that basis is included in the mediation agreement referred to in subrule (48) (b), on the basis included in the mediation agreement. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Default If a party does not attend 37 If a party who is required to attend a mediation session does not attend the mediation session or does not sign a fee declaration before, or at the beginning of, the mediation session, a the mediator must i complete a verification of default (Form 31) in accordance with the instructions on the form, and ii give the completed form to the parties attending, and b any one of the parties attending the mediation session may file the completed verification of default at the registry. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 286/2005, s. 2 (d).] What the registrar will do if a claimant does not attend 38 If a verification of default is filed in relation to a claimant in a proceeding, a the defendant in the proceeding may, by filing a request for judgment or for dismissal (Form 23) and paying the required fee, ask the registrar to make an order dismissing the claimant's claim, and b the registrar may make an order dismissing the claimant's claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] If a defendant or insurer does not attend 39 A verification of default may be filed in relation to a defendant, including, without limitation, a defendant to a counterclaim and a defendant to a third party notice, in the following circumstances: a in the case of a motor vehicle action in relation to which the defendant is insured, a verification of default may be filed in relation to the defendant if the insurer of the defendant did not i attend the mediation session, or ii sign the fee declaration before, or at the beginning of, the mediation session; b in the case of a motor vehicle action in relation to which the defendant is not insured, a verification of default may be filed in relation to the defendant if the defendant did not i attend the mediation session, or ii sign the fee declaration before, or at the beginning of, the mediation session; c in the case of a motor vehicle action in relation to which there is a third party insurer, a verification of default may be filed in relation to the defendant if the third party insurer did not i attend the mediation session, or ii sign the fee declaration before, or at the beginning of, the mediation session; d in any other case, a verification of default may be filed in relation to the defendant if the defendant did not i attend the mediation session, or ii sign the fee declaration before, or at the beginning of, the mediation session. [en. B.C. Reg. 286/2005, s. 2 (e).] Application for default order 40 The following apply if a verification of default is filed under subrule (39): a if the verification of default is filed in relation to a defendant who is named as a defendant on the notice of claim, i the claimant may, by filing a request for judgment or for dismissal and paying the required fee, ask the registrar to proceed under these rules as if the defendant had not filed a reply and the claimant had completed the steps in Rule 6 (3), and ii the registrar must either make a default order under Rule 6 (4) or set a date under Rule 6 (5) for a hearing before a judge; b if the verification of default is filed in relation to a defendant to a counterclaim or a defendant to a third party notice, the party bringing the counterclaim or third party notice may apply under Rule 16 (7) for a default order under Rule 16 (6) (c). [en. B.C. Reg. 286/2005, s. 2 (e).] If no party attends 41 If no party attends a mediation session, a the mediator must complete a verification of default in accordance with the instructions on the form, and file the completed form at the registry, and b the registrar must make an order dismissing each disputed claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 286/2005, s. 2 (f).] Cancellation of a dismissal or default order 42 A party against whom an order is made under subrule (38) (b), (39) (b) or (41) (b) for not attending a mediation session or for not signing a fee declaration before, or at the beginning of, the mediation session may apply under Rule 16 (7) to a judge to cancel the order, and the judge may cancel the order under Rule 16 (6) (j). [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] What application must contain 43 A party seeking an order under subrule (42) must attach to the application an affidavit containing the following: a the reason for not attending the mediation session or for failing to sign the fee declaration; b the reason for any delay, if there has been delay in filing the application; c the facts that support the claim or defence. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] If a judge cancels a dismissal or default order 44 A judge who cancels a dismissal order or default order made under this rule may also do one or more of the following: a order that the disputed claims proceed to mediation on any terms the judge considers appropriate; b order the payment of any expenses incurred by the party or parties who did attend; c order that a settlement conference or trial be held; d make any other order that the judge considers appropriate in the circumstances. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Confidentiality of Mediation Information Disclosure and compellability 45 Subject to subrules (46) and (47), a person must not disclose, or be compelled to disclose, in any proceeding oral or written information acquired in or in connection with a mediation session. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Exceptions 46 Subrule (45) does not apply a in respect of any information, opinion, document, offer or admission that all of the parties agree in writing may be disclosed, b to any mediation agreement or fee declaration made during or in connection with a mediation session, c to any threats of bodily harm made during or in connection with a mediation session, or d to any information that does not identify the parties and that is disclosed for research or statistical purposes only. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] No restriction on otherwise producible information 47 Nothing in this rule precludes a party from introducing into evidence in any proceeding any information or records produced in the course of the mediation that are otherwise producible or compellable in those proceedings. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Concluding Mediation If the parties reach agreement on all or some issues 48 If the parties reach an agreement at mediation on all or some issues, a the mediator must complete a result of mediation form (Form 24) and file the completed form at the registry, and b the parties must complete and sign a mediation agreement (Form 25) and any one of those parties may file the agreement at the registry. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] If payment terms are not complied with 49 If a party fails to comply with a provision of a filed mediation agreement, the party not in default may, if that provision required a payment of money, a file an affidavit of non-compliance at the registry, and b after that, file a payment order at the registry for i the amount specified in the mediation agreement less any amount already paid in compliance with the mediation agreement, or ii if no amount was specified in the mediation agreement, for the amount of the claim less any amount already paid in compliance with the mediation agreement. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] If other terms are not complied with 50 If a party fails to comply with a provision of a filed mediation agreement and that provision was not one requiring a payment of money, the party not in default may a if the mediation agreement establishes an amount of liquidated damages that is to be payable in the event of such a default, file at the registry an affidavit of non-compliance and a payment order for that amount, or b if the mediation agreement does not establish a liquidated damages amount in relation to the breached provision, seek a mediation compensation order (Form 26) under Rule 16 (6) (f.2). [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] Mediation compensation order 51 A judge may make a mediation compensation order under subrule (50) (b) if a party applies for that order (see Rule 16 (7)) and attaches to the application an affidavit of non-compliance. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] If a dispute is not resolved 52 If the parties do not reach agreement at mediation on all the issues, a the mediator must complete a result of mediation form and file the completed form at the registry, and b after that, the registrar must set one of the following: i subject to subparagraph (iii), a settlement conference, if a settlement conference has not been completed; ii a trial, if a settlement conference has been completed; iii a trial conference, if the completed result of mediation form is filed at the Robson Square Small Claims Registry after November 25, 2007. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 6 (b).] Concluding a mediation 53 A mediation is concluded when a all issues are resolved, or b the mediator terminates the mediation. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 3.] 7.4 Repealed 1)-(4 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 6.] Repealed 5)-(7 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 244/2015, Sch. 3, s. 3.] Repealed 8 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 6.] Repealed 9)-(30 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 244/2015, Sch. 3, s. 6.] Repealed 31)-(46 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 6.] 7.5 Trial Conferences Claims to which this rule applies 1 This rule applies to a claim that must be set for a trial conference if a the parties do not reach agreement at mediation on all the issues (see Rule 7.3 (52)), b Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 7 (b).] c an order is made under Rule 7 (14) (c.1) or 9.2 (13) (c), or d a settlement conference will not be held for a proceeding that was started by a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim (see Rule 7 (2.2)). [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7; am. B.C. Regs. 244/2015, Sch. 2, s. 3; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 23; 267/2018, s. 7.] Trial conference 2 Before a trial date is set, unless the setting of a trial date is otherwise ordered by a judge, a trial conference will be held on the date and at the time and place set by the registrar. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 17.] Notice of trial conference 3 The registrar must serve a notice of trial conference (Form 32) on the parties at least 30 days before the date set for the trial conference. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7.] Changing a trial conference date 4 A party may change the date of a trial conference a by filing a consent to change the date under Rule 16 (1), or b by applying to the registrar (see Rule 16 (3)) for an order changing the date of the trial conference and giving to the other party whatever notice of the application the registrar may order. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7.] Application to change date at least 7 days before trial conference 5 On an application made at least 7 days before the date set for the trial conference, the registrar may change the date of the trial conference if the registrar is satisfied that the original date is unreasonably inconvenient to the party. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7.] Application to change date within 7 days before trial conference 6 On an application made within 7 days before the date set for the trial conference, the registrar may change the date of the trial conference if a the registrar is satisfied that the original date is unreasonably inconvenient to the party, and b the application contains an explanation, satisfactory to the registrar, as to why it was not reasonably practicable for the party to bring an application at least 7 days before the date sent for the trial conference. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7.] Unreasonably inconvenient 7 For the purposes of subrules (5) and (6), the registrar may determine that a date is unreasonably inconvenient to a party if a a family emergency renders the party unable to attend on the day set for the trial conference, b the party has a pre-arranged out-of-town commitment on the day set for the trial conference and that commitment cannot be changed due to travel requirements, c the party is required to attend court on the day set for the trial conference, or d the registrar otherwise determines that the date is unreasonably inconvenient to the party. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7.] Notice of change of date 8 If the registrar changes the date of a trial conference under subrule (5) or (6), a the party who applied for the change of date must give to the other parties whatever notice of the change of date the registrar may order, and b the registrar must promptly set a new date for the trial conference and serve a notice of trial conference (Form 32) on the parties specifying the new date, time and place for the trial conference. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7.] What the parties must file before the trial conference 9 At least 14 days before the date set for the trial conference, each party must a complete a trial statement (Form 33) following the instructions on the form, and b file at the registry the trial statement with attached copies of all relevant documents. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7.] Serving the trial statement on other parties 10 At least 7 days before the date set for the trial conference, each party must serve a copy of their trial statement and attachments on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7.] Who must attend the trial conference 11 All parties must have the individual who will be responsible for presenting their case at the trial attend the trial conference, which may be a the party, b a representative of the party if the party is not an individual, c a representative of an insurer if i the party has assigned all of the party's rights relevant to the claim to the insurer, or ii the insurer has a duty to do one or both of the following in relation to the party: A indemnify that party for liability arising out of a claim in the proceeding; B defend any claims made against that party in the proceeding, or d a lawyer or articling student. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 22.] When a party is not required to attend 12 A party is not required to attend the trial conference if a person attends on behalf of the party in accordance with subrule (11) (b), (c) or (d). [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 23.] Representative attending must have authority to settle 12.1 If a person attends a trial conference on behalf of a party in accordance with subrule (11) (b), (c) or (d), a representative of the party attending the trial conference must have the authority to settle the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 24.] Lawyer or articling student may accompany attendee 13 A party or a representative of the party or an insurer may be accompanied by a lawyer or articled student at the trial conference. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7.] Defendant may request a medical report 13.1 A defendant in a claim for damages for personal injuries may apply to a judge (see Rule 16 (7)) to order the claimant to attend a medical practitioner or another person who is authorized under the Health Professions and Occupations Act to practise a designated health profession for an examination, to be paid for by the defendant. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 24; am. B.C. Regs. 161/2022, s. 9; 128/2025, s. 4.] Medical report to be given to claimant and registry 13.2 After receiving the medical report from the medical practitioner or other person authorized under the Health Professions and Occupations Act to practise a designated health profession, the defendant must a submit the report to the registry at least 14 days before the date of the trial conference, and b serve a copy of the report on the claimant at least 7 days before the date of the trial conference. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 18; am. B.C. Reg. 128/2025, s. 4.] What happens at a trial conference 14 At a trial conference, a judge may do one or more of the following: a decide on any issues that do not require evidence; a.1 mediate any issues being disputed; b make a payment order or other appropriate order in the terms agreed to by the parties; c discuss any evidence that will be required and the procedure that will be followed if a trial is necessary; d order a party to produce any information in the manner the judge considers appropriate; e make an order respecting the evidence of experts, including i requiring that a party file and serve on the other parties an expert's report, with or without the necessity of the expert attending to be questioned, on such terms as the judge may direct, ii requiring the parties to secure an opinion from a jointly-retained independent expert, on such terms as the judge may direct, or iii requiring the parties' experts to attend court at the same time to respond to each other; f if damage to property is involved in the dispute, order a party to permit a person chosen by another party to examine the property damage; g order i the claimant to attend a medical practitioner or another person who is authorized under the Health Professions and Occupations Act to practise a designated health profession for an examination, to be paid for by the defendant, and ii the defendant A to serve on the claimant a copy of the medical report from the medical practitioner or other person authorized under the Health Professions and Occupations Act to practise a designated health profession at least 7 days before the trial date, and B to bring a copy of the medical report to the trial or submit it to the registry at least 14 days before the trial date; h make an order respecting time limits for the conduct of all or part of a trial; i dismiss a claim, counterclaim, reply or third party notice if, after discussion with the parties and reviewing the filed documents, a judge determines that it i is without reasonable grounds, ii discloses no triable issue, or iii is frivolous or an abuse of the court's process; j give a non-binding opinion on the probable outcome of the trial based on the materials before the judge at the trial conference; j.1 order that a trial is to be attended by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication; k Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 244/2015, Sch. 2, s. 4.] l make any other order for the just, speedy and inexpensive resolution of the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7; am. B.C. Regs. 244/2015, Sch. 2, s. 4; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 25; 161/2022, ss. 9, 19 and 20; 128/2025, s. 4.] If trial conference judge orders parties to attend trial by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication 14.1 If a judge at a trial conference orders that a trial is to be attended by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication, the judge must also direct how, and by what date, to submit and serve any records and other things on which a party intends to rely at trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 21.] If a party does not comply with orders made at the trial conference 15 If a party does not comply with any order under subrule (14) (d) to (h) made at a trial conference, a judge may at any time do one or more of the following: a adjourn a trial and order that party to pay all the reasonable expenses incurred by any other parties as a result of the adjournment; b order a trial to proceed without permitting that party to produce as evidence any information, document or records withheld as a result of the non-compliance; c dismiss that party's claim, counterclaim, reply or third party notice. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7.] If a payment order is made 16 If a payment order is made at a trial conference, Rule 11 (Payment of the Judgment) applies as though the payment order was made following a trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7.] If a defendant or third party does not attend 17 If a defendant or third party does not attend the trial conference, either themselves or by a representative, the judge may a allow the claim, and b make a payment order or other appropriate order against that defendant or third party. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 24.] If a claimant does not attend 18 If a claimant does not attend the trial conference, either themselves or by a representative, the judge may dismiss the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 7; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 24.] Trial conferences — transition 19 Despite Rule 7.5 (13.2) (a), if a notice of trial conference is dated October 2, 2022 or earlier, and if the trial conference is scheduled to take place on or after October 3, 2022, the defendant is not required to submit the medical report referred to in Rule 7.5 (13.2) to the registry before the trial conference. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 21.] 8 Changing or Withdrawing a Claim or Reply, Etc. Any filed document may be changed 1 Subject to subrule (1.1), anything in a notice of claim, reply or other document that has been filed by a party may be changed by that party a without any permission, i at any time before the settlement conference begins, or ii if a settlement conference will not be held, at any time before the earliest of the following: A Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 9.] B a trial conference under Rule 7.5; C a trial under Rule 9.1 or 9.2, and b with the permission of a judge (see Rule 16 (7)), at any time after that. [am. B.C. Regs. 360/2007, s. 8; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 26; 267/2018, s. 9.] Proceeding started by notice of civil resolution tribunal claim — any filed document may be changed with permission of judge 1.1 If a proceeding was started by a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, anything in the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, reply or other document that has been filed by a party may be changed by the party that originally completed the document with the permission of a judge (see Rule 16 (7)). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 27.] How to change a document 2 All changes must be underlined, initialled and dated on the revised document and, if there is an order authorizing the change, the document must contain a reference to it. Filing and serving a revised document 3 A party who changes a filed document must a file a copy of the revised document at the registry, and b before taking any other step in the claim, serve a copy of the revised document on each party to the claim. If a revised document is served 3.1 A party who is served with a revised notice of claim, notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, counterclaim or third party notice a may, by following subrule (3), change a reply already filed by that party, or b may rely on a reply already filed by that party. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 28.] No default order for failure to change reply 3.2 No default order will be made solely because a party relies on a filed reply instead of changing that reply. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 9.] Withdrawal of claim or other filed document 4 A party may withdraw a claim, counterclaim, reply or third party notice at any time by a filing a copy of the notice of withdrawal at the registry, and b promptly serving the notice on all the parties who were served with the claim, counterclaim, reply or third party notice. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 9.] Repealed 5 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 9 (b).] Effect of withdrawing 6 A party who withdraws a claim, counterclaim, reply or third party notice may not at any time proceed with it or file another notice with respect to the claim or counterclaim without the permission of a judge (see Rule 16 (7)). [am. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 9.] Claimant can change amount of claim up to $35 000 7 A claimant who filed a notice of claim before June 1, 2017 may change that notice of claim to increase the amount of the claim to an amount that is more than $25 000 and not more than $35 000, not including interest and expenses, whether or not the claimant had, in that notice of claim, abandoned part of the claim in accordance with Rule 1 (5). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 29.] Defendant can change amount of counterclaim up to $35 000 8 A defendant who filed a reply that contained a counterclaim before June 1, 2017 may change that reply to increase the amount of the counterclaim to an amount that is more than $25 000 and not more than $35 000, not including interest and expenses, whether or not the defendant had, in that reply, abandoned part of the counterclaim in accordance with Rule 4 (5). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 29.] How to change amount of claim or counterclaim 9 In order to increase the amount of a claim under subrule (7) of this rule or the amount of a counterclaim under subrule (8), the party making that claim or counterclaim must change the notice of claim or reply in which the claim or counterclaim was made a by complying with subrule (2), and b by attaching to the changed notice of claim or reply a separate page giving detailed reasons for the change. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s.

4.] When notice of claim or reply may be changed 10 A notice of claim or reply may be changed under subrule (9) before or after a settlement conference without the permission of a judge, but must not be changed after a judgment has been granted, b the claim or counterclaim has been dismissed by a judge, c a default order has been issued by a judge or a registrar, or d the claim or counterclaim has been settled. [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 286/2005, s. 3.] Changed notice of claim or reply must be filed and served 11 After a notice of claim or reply is changed under subrule (9), it must be filed and served in accordance with subrule (3). [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 4.] Reply may but need not be filed 12 Subrules (3.1) and (3.2) apply to a party who is served with a changed notice of claim or reply under subrule (11). [en. B.C. Reg. 251/2005, s. 4.] Repealed 13 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 135/2015, Sch. 2, s. 2.] 9 Witnesses How a witness is told to attend court 1 To summon a witness to court, a party must a complete a summons to witness (Form 8), following the instructions on the form, and b serve a copy of the summons on the witness at least 7 days before the date the witness is required to attend. Travelling and other attendance expenses 2 At the time the summons is served, the party summoning the witness must offer the witness a reasonable estimated travelling expenses for a summons to appear in person, or b for a summons to appear by another method of attendance, the reasonable estimated cost of the telephone call, video conference or other method of attendance. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 22.] Summons not always necessary 3 If a witness will attend court voluntarily, a summons is not necessary. How to change a witness's method of attendance 3.1 A party or a witness may apply to a judge under Rule 16 (7.2) to change a witness's method of attendance. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 23.] Trial judge may change a witness's method of attendance 3.2 The trial judge may order a witness to attend court by any method of attendance that the trial judge considers appropriate in the circumstances. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 23.] What a witness served with a summons must do 4 A person who is served with a summons to witness must a attend court at the time and place stated on the summons, and b if the witness attends court in person, bring to court any records and other things required by the summons. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 24.] Summons may be cancelled or varied 5 A person who is served with a summons to witness may apply to a judge (see Rule 16 (7)) who may a cancel the summons if i the person is not needed as a witness, or ii it would be a hardship for the person to attend court, or b vary the summons to allow the witness to attend court by another method of attendance. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 25.] If a judge changes a witness's method of attendance 5.1 If a judge changes a witness's method of attendance, the judge a must direct the witness i how, and by what date, to submit and serve any records and other things, if the witness will not be attending in person, and ii where or how to attend, including by providing a telephone number or video conferencing information, if applicable, and b may order i the return of any money that was provided under subrule (2), or ii that the party summoning the witness pay for the witness's travelling expenses, telephone call, video conference or other reasonable estimated cost of the method of attendance. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 25.] If a summons is cancelled 6 A judge who cancels a summons to witness may make any other order that the judge thinks is fair, including an order changing the date of a trial or other hearing. If a witness does not obey a summons 7 A judge may issue a warrant (Form 9) for the arrest of a witness who does not attend court as required by a summons to witness if the judge is satisfied that a the summons was served on the witness, b the witness was offered i reasonable estimated travelling expenses, or ii other reasonable estimated costs of attendance by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication if the summons did not require the witness to appear in person, and c justice requires the presence of the witness. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 26.] Cancellation of warrant 8 If a witness named in a warrant attends court voluntarily, the warrant is cancelled. What the judge or justice may do when witness appears 9 If the witness's evidence is still required, a a judge or justice may release the witness on conditions set by the judge or justice, or b a judge may order the witness to be detained until the witness's presence is no longer required. [am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, ss. 1 and 26.] 9.1 Simplified Trials for Claims up to $10 000 (Pilot Project — Robson Square and Richmond Small Claims Registries) Definition 1 In this rule, adjudicator means a judge or justice. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 1.] Application of this Rule Claims to which this rule applies 2 Subject to subrule (3), this rule applies to a claim if a the claim is made by way of a notice of claim, notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, counterclaim or third party notice and in respect of which i a reply is filed opposing all or part of the claim, or ii a response opposing all or part of the claim is continued as a reply, b the amount claimed in the notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim that started the proceeding is $10 000 or less (not including interest and expenses), c the amount claimed in any counterclaim is $10 000 or less (not including interest and expenses), and d one of the following applies in relation to the claim: i the claim is part of a proceeding started by a notice of claim, the amount claimed is $5 000 or less (not including amounts abandoned under this rule, interest and expenses) and, after November 25, 2007, A the notice of claim was filed at the Robson Square Small Claims Registry (Vancouver) or Richmond Small Claims Registry, or B the court file relating to the claim was transferred to the Robson Square Small Claims Registry (Vancouver) or Richmond Small Claims Registry; ii the claim is part of a proceeding started by a notice of claim, the amount claimed is more than $5 000 and, on or after June 1, 2017, A the notice of claim was filed at the Robson Square Small Claims Registry (Vancouver) or Richmond Small Claims Registry, or B the court file relating to the claim was transferred to the Robson Square Small Claims Registry (Vancouver) or Richmond Small Claims Registry; iii the claim is part of a proceeding started by a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim and, on or after June 1, 2017, A the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim was filed at the Robson Square Small Claims Registry (Vancouver) or Richmond Small Claims Registry, or B the court file relating to the claim was transferred to the Robson Square Small Claims Registry (Vancouver) or Richmond Small Claims Registry. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 31.] Claims to which this rule does not apply 3 This rule does not apply to a claim if a the claim is for damages for personal injury, or b Rule 9.2 applies to the claim, unless an order is made under Rule 9.2 (13) (c) that the claim be set for a trial under this rule. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] When this rule ceases to apply 4 This rule ceases to apply to a claim if a the court file relating to the claim is transferred to another registry, or b the notice of claim, notice of civil resolution tribunal claim or reply is changed to increase the amount of the claim or counterclaim to more than $10 000, not including interest and expenses. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, ss. 32 and 33.] If the claim is for more than $10 000 5 A claimant who has a claim amounting to more than $10 000, not including interest and expenses, may abandon part of the claim so that the balance of the claim may be heard under this rule. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 33.] How to abandon part of a claim 6 To abandon part of a claim, a claimant must say on the notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim that the amount over $10 000 is abandoned. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, ss. 33 and 34.] Effect of abandoning part of a claim 7 Subject to subrule (10.1) or (11), a claimant who abandons part of a claim under subrule (6) may not at any time sue for that part. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 35.] If a counterclaim is for more than $10 000 8 A defendant who has a counterclaim amounting to more than $10 000, not including interest and expenses, may abandon part of the claim so it may be heard under this rule. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 33.] How to abandon part of a counterclaim 9 To abandon part of a counterclaim, the defendant must say on the counterclaim part of the reply that the amount over $10 000 is abandoned. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 33.] Effect of abandoning part of a counterclaim 10 Subject to subrule (10.2), a defendant who abandons part of a counterclaim may not at any time sue for that part. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 36.] Claimant can change amount of claim up to $10 000 10.1 A claimant who filed a notice of claim before June 1, 2017 and abandoned part of the claim so that the balance of the claim may be heard under this rule may change that notice of claim to increase the amount of the claim to an amount that is more than $5 000 and not more than $10 000, not including interest and expenses, whether or not the claimant had, in that notice of claim, abandoned part of the claim in accordance with subrule (6). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 37.] Defendant can change amount of counterclaim up to $10 000 10.2 A defendant who filed a reply that contained a counterclaim before June 1, 2017 and abandoned part of the claim so that the balance of the claim may be heard under this rule may change that reply to increase the amount of the counterclaim to an amount that is more than $5 000 and not more than $10 000, not including interest and expenses, whether or not the defendant had, in that reply, abandoned part of the counterclaim in accordance with subrule (9). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 37.] How to change amount of claim or counterclaim 10.3 In order to increase the amount of a claim under subrule (10.1) or the amount of a counterclaim under subrule (10.2), the party making that claim or counterclaim must change the notice of claim or reply in which the claim or counterclaim was made a by complying with Rule 8 (2), and b by attaching to the changed notice of claim or reply a separate page giving detailed reasons for the change. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 37.] When notice of claim or reply must not be changed 10.4 A notice of claim or reply must not be changed after a judgment has been granted, b the claim or counterclaim has been dismissed by a judge, c a default order has been issued by a judge or a registrar, or d the claim or counterclaim has been settled. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 37.] Changed notice of claim or reply must be filed and served 10.5 After a notice of claim or reply is changed under subrule (10.3), it must be filed and served in accordance with Rule 8 (3). [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 37.] Reply may but need not be filed 10.6 Rule 8 (3.1) and (3.2) applies to a party who is served with a changed notice of claim or reply under subrule (10.5) of this rule. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 37.] Effect if defendant does not abandon part of a counterclaim 11 If this rule does not apply to a claim because the defendant has a counterclaim amounting to more than $10 000 and does not abandon part of the claim so that it may be heard under this rule, the claimant may sue for the whole amount to which the claimant may be entitled. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 33.] Trial Date Notice of trial 12 If this rule applies to a claim, the registrar must a set the claim for trial under this rule, and b serve a notice of trial and blank trial statement (Form 33) on the parties to the claim at least 30 days before the date set for the trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] How to change a trial date 13 A party may change a trial date a by filing a consent to change the date under Rule 16 (1), or b by i applying to the registrar (see Rule 16 (3)) for an order changing the date of the trial at least 7 days before the date set for the trial, unless the registrar orders otherwise, and ii giving to the other party whatever notice of the application the registrar may order. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Date may be changed to avoid unreasonable inconvenience 14 The registrar may change the date of the trial on an application made under subrule (13) (b) if the registrar is satisfied that the original date is unreasonably inconvenient to the party. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Unreasonably inconvenient 15 For the purposes of subrule (14), the registrar may determine that a date is unreasonably inconvenient to a party if a a family emergency renders the party unable to attend on the day set for the trial, b the party has a pre-arranged out-of-town commitment on the day set for the trial and that commitment cannot be changed due to travel requirements, c the party is required to attend court on the day set for the trial, or d the registrar otherwise determines that the date is unreasonably inconvenient to the party. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Notice of change of date 16 If the registrar changes the date of a trial under this rule, a the party who applied for the change of date must give to the other parties whatever notice of the change of date the registrar may order, and b the registrar must promptly set a new date for the trial and serve a notice of trial on the parties specifying the new date, time and place for the trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] What the Parties Must Do Before the Trial What the parties must file before the trial 17 At least 14 days before the date set for the trial, each party must a complete a trial statement (Form 33) following the instructions on the form, and b file at the registry the trial statement with attached copies of all relevant documents. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Serving the trial statement on other parties 18 At least 7 days before the date set for the trial, each party must serve a copy of their trial statement and attachments on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] If a party does not comply with subrule (17) or (18) 19 If a party does not comply with subrule (17) or (18), an adjudicator may do one or both of the following: a adjourn the trial and order that party to pay all the reasonable expenses incurred by any other parties as a result of the adjournment; b order the trial to proceed without permitting that party to produce as evidence any information, document or records withheld as a result of the non-compliance. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] How a Trial is Conducted How a trial may be conducted 20 The trial is to be conducted a without complying with the formal rules of procedure and evidence, and b without limiting paragraph (a), in accordance with subrules (21) and (22) unless the adjudicator determines that there are reasons to conduct the trial with a formal examination and cross-examination of parties and witnesses. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Before a trial begins 21 An adjudicator must do the following before the trial begins: a review all documents filed by the parties; b determine whether the parties are able to settle the matter; c if the parties are able to settle the matter, make a payment order or other appropriate order in the terms agreed to by the parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] How the trial is conducted 22 If the adjudicator determines that the parties are not able to settle the matter, the trial is to be conducted in accordance with the following: a at the beginning of the trial the adjudicator must have the parties take an oath or give an affirmation; b the adjudicator must ask the parties to state the facts related to the claim and file with the court any documents or other evidence on which the parties rely; c the adjudicator may allow a party to swear to the truth of the summary of facts set out in the party's filed trial statement; d the adjudicator must ask the parties to respond to each other; e the adjudicator may allow a party to call witnesses; f the adjudicator may receive evidence from an expert witness, or a witness with specialized knowledge, in the manner the adjudicator considers appropriate given the amount claimed and the complexity of the issues; g the adjudicator may allow a party or the party's lawyer or articling student to ask questions of another party or another party's witness; h the adjudicator may ask questions of the parties or other witnesses; i the adjudicator must allow a lawyer or articled student to make submissions for a party; j the adjudicator may receive evidence in any other way the adjudicator thinks is appropriate; k the adjudicator must review any relevant legislation and case law to which the parties refer; l the adjudicator may do one or more of the following: i at any time adjourn the trial; ii dismiss a claim, counterclaim or third party notice in whole or in part; iii make a payment order or other appropriate order. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Evidence to be sworn 23 All oral evidence must be given under oath or affirmation at the trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Length of trial 24 If the adjudicator cannot conclude the hearing of the evidence within the period of time scheduled for the trial, the adjudicator may a extend the trial beyond the time scheduled unless, in the adjudicator's opinion, extending the trial will unreasonably interfere with the next scheduled matter, or b adjourn the remainder of the trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Orders respecting completion of adjourned trial 25 If the adjudicator adjourns the trial under subrule (24), the adjudicator may make any order with respect to the completion of the trial that the adjudicator thinks is appropriate. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] If a Party Does Not Attend the Trial If a defendant or third party does not attend 26 If a defendant or third party does not attend the trial, either themselves or by a representative, the adjudicator may a allow the claim, and b make a payment order or other appropriate order against that defendant or third party. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 24.] If a claimant does not attend 27 If a claimant does not attend the trial, either themselves or by a representative, the adjudicator may dismiss the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 24.] Adjudicator's Decision Adjudicator's decision after the trial 28 The adjudicator must give a decision a in court orally at the end of the trial or on a later date within 30 days after the end of the trial, or b in writing served on the parties within 30 days after the end of the trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] If the oral decision is given later 29 If an adjudicator's decision is to be given orally on a later date, the registrar must notify the parties of the date. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] When written decision effective 30 An adjudicator's written decision is effective on the date it is filed at the registry. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Application of other Rules Application of other rules 31 For the purposes of applying Rules 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17 and 20 to a claim to which this rule applies, a reference in those Rules to a "judge" must be read as a reference to an "adjudicator". [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 27.] 9.2 Summary Trial for Financial Debt (Pilot Project — Robson Square Small Claims Registry) Claims to which this rule applies 1 This rule applies to a claim if a the claim is made by way of a notice of claim, notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, counterclaim or third party notice and in respect of which i a reply is filed opposing all or part of the claim, or ii a response opposing all or part of the claim is continued as a reply, b one of the following applies in relation to the claim: i the claim is part of a proceeding started by a notice of claim and, after November 25, 2007, A the notice of claim was filed at the Robson Square Small Claims Registry (Vancouver), or B the court file relating to the claim was transferred to the Robson Square Small Claims Registry (Vancouver); ii the claim is part of a proceeding started by a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim and, on or after June 1, 2017, A the notice of civil resolution tribunal claim was filed at the Robson Square Small Claims Registry (Vancouver), or B the court file relating to the claim was transferred to the Robson Square Small Claims Registry (Vancouver), c the court file relating to the claim has not been transferred to another registry, and d the claimant is in the business of lending money or extending credit and the claim is for a debt that arises from a loan of money or the extension of credit in the course of that business. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 38.] Notice of trial 2 If this rule applies to a claim, the registrar must a set the claim for trial under this rule, and b serve a notice of trial on the parties to the claim at least 30 days before the date set for the trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] How to change a trial date 3 A party may change a trial date a by filing a consent to change the date under Rule 16 (1), or b by i applying to the registrar (see Rule 16 (3)) for an order changing the date of the trial at least 7 days before the date set for the trial, unless the registrar orders otherwise, and ii giving to the other party whatever notice of the application the registrar may order. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Date may be changed to avoid unreasonable inconvenience 4 The registrar may change the date of the trial on an application made under subrule (3) (b) if the registrar is satisfied that the original date is unreasonably inconvenient to the party. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Unreasonably inconvenient 5 For the purposes of subrule (4), the registrar may determine that a date is unreasonably inconvenient to a party if a a family emergency renders the party unable to attend on the day set for the trial, b the party has a pre-arranged out-of-town commitment on the day set for the trial and that commitment cannot be changed due to travel requirements, c the party is required to attend court on the day set for the trial, or d the registrar otherwise determines that the date is unreasonably inconvenient to the party. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Notice of change of date 6 If the registrar changes the date of a trial under this rule, a the party who applied for the change of date must give to the other parties whatever notice of the change of date the registrar may order, and b the registrar must promptly set a new date for the trial and serve a notice of trial on the parties specifying the new date, time and place for the trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] What the parties must file before the trial 7 At least 14 days before the date set for the trial, each party must file at the registry any contracts, statements of account, proofs of payment or other documents on which the party intends to rely at the trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 28.] What the parties must serve on the other parties before trial 8 At least 7 days before the date set for the trial, each party must serve a copy of the documents filed at the registry under subrule (7) on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] How evidence will be heard at a trial 9 A judge may conduct a trial without complying with the formal rules of procedure and evidence, and in doing so may a ask the parties to explain their cases, to respond to each other and to call witnesses, or b receive evidence in any other way the judge thinks is appropriate. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] Evidence to be sworn 10 All oral evidence must be given under oath or affirmation. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] If a defendant or third party does not attend 11 If a defendant or third party does not attend the trial, either themselves or by a representative, the adjudicator may a allow the claim, and b make a payment order or other appropriate order against that defendant or third party. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 24.] If a claimant does not attend 12 If a claimant does not attend the trial, either themselves or by a representative, the adjudicator may dismiss the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 24.] Judge's decision at the trial 13 At the end of the trial, the judge must do one or more of the following: a make a payment order; b dismiss the claim, counterclaim or third party notice; c if, in the judge's opinion, the claim cannot be decided at a trial under this rule, i cancel the trial, and ii order that the claim be set for A a settlement conference under Rule 7, B a trial conference under Rule 7.5, or C a trial under Rule 9.1 or 10. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9; am. B.C. Reg. 244/2015, Sch. 2, s. 5.] Additional orders made by judge 14 If a judge makes an order under subrule (13) (c), the judge may make any other order for the just, speedy and inexpensive resolution of the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 9.] 10 The Trial Claims to which this rule does not apply 0.1 This rule does not apply to a claim if Rule 9.1 or, subject to an order under Rule 9.2 (13) (c), Rule 9.2 applies to the claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 10 (a).] How evidence will be heard at a trial 1 A judge may conduct a trial without complying with the formal rules of procedure and evidence, and in doing so may a ask the parties to explain their cases, to respond to each other and to call witnesses (see Rules 7 (15) (b) and 7.5 (15) (b)), or b receive evidence in any other way the judge thinks is appropriate (see Rules 7 (15) (b) and 7.5 (15) (b)). [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 10; 360/2007, s. 10 (b) and (c).] Evidence to be sworn 2 All oral evidence must be given under oath or affirmation. Experts' evidence — advance notice of evidence required 3 A party may not call an expert to give evidence of the expert's opinion unless a the party serves a summary of the expert's evidence on all other parties at least 30 days before the expert is called to give evidence, or b a judge grants permission. Experts' reports must be given in advance 4 Instead of calling an expert to give evidence, a party may introduce a report stating opinions of an expert, if a the party serves a copy of the report on all other parties at least 30 days before the report is introduced, or b a judge grants permission. Experts' qualifications 5 A statement of qualifications in an expert's report is proof that the expert has those qualifications unless there is evidence to the contrary. Experts may be called for cross-examination 6 A party receiving another party's expert report may serve on the other party, at least 14 days before the trial date, a notice requiring the expert to attend the trial for cross-examination. Cost of calling other party's expert 7 If a judge determines that calling another party's expert was unnecessary, the judge may order the party who required the expert to attend to pay the expert's expenses. Estimates 8 Repair estimates and estimates of the value of property are not considered to be expert evidence, but must be served on all other parties at least 14 days before trial unless a judge orders otherwise. If a defendant does not attend 9 If a defendant or third party does not attend the trial, either themselves or by a representative, the judge may a allow the claim, and b make a payment order or other appropriate order against that defendant or third party. [am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 24.] If a claimant does not attend 10 If a claimant does not attend the trial, either themselves or by a representative, the judge may dismiss the claim. [am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 24.] Judge's decision after the trial 11 The judge must give a decision a in court orally at the end of the trial or on a later date, or b in writing. If the decision is given later 12 If a judge's decision is to be given orally on a later date, the registrar must notify the parties of the date. When decision effective 13 A judge's written decision is effective on the date it is filed at the registry. 10.1 Offer to Settle Claims to which this rule does not apply 0.1 This rule does not apply to a claim if a Rule 9.1 applies to the claim, or b the proceeding was started by a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 39.] Any party may offer to settle 1 A party may offer to settle one or more claims by a completing an offer to settle (Form 18), and b serving the party to whom the offer is made with the completed offer to settle as if it were a notice of claim (see Rule 2). [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] Time limit for offering to settle 2 An offer to settle under subrule (1) must be served on the party to whom the offer is made a within 30 days after the conclusion of the settlement conference or the conclusion of a trial conference, whichever happens first, or b at a later time, if permitted by a judge. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11; am. B.C. Regs. 172/2003, s. 3; 360/2007, s. 11 (b); 267/2018, s. 10.] How an offer is accepted 3 If a party served with an offer to settle under subrule (2) wishes to accept the offer in full settlement of the claim, interest and expenses, that party must a complete an acceptance of offer (Form 19), and b within 28 days after being served with the offer, serve the party who made the offer with the completed acceptance as if it were a notice of claim (see Rule 2). [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] Acceptance of offer deemed to be a payment order 4 If a party served with an acceptance of offer files the offer and the acceptance in the registry, the acceptance is deemed to be a payment order. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] If an offer is rejected by claimant 5 The trial judge may order a claimant to pay the defendant a penalty if the claimant a does not accept an offer to settle made by the defendant under subrule (1), and b is awarded at trial an amount, including interest and all expenses, that equals or is less than the defendant's offer. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] If an offer is rejected by defendant 6 The trial judge may order a defendant to pay the claimant a penalty if a the defendant does not accept an offer to settle made by the claimant under subrule (1), and b the claimant is awarded at trial an amount, including interest and all expenses, that equals or exceeds the claimant's offer. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] Amount of penalty 7 A penalty under subrule (5) or (6) is in addition to any other expenses or penalties, and may be up to 20% of the amount of the offer to settle. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] What the judge must consider 8 When deciding the amount of a penalty under subrule (5) or (6), a judge must consider a the difference between the amount awarded at trial and the amount of the offer to settle, b the interest of the parties in proceeding to trial to determine the credibility of witnesses or a point of law, and c the time when the offer was made. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] Other offers to settle 9 An offer to settle may be made and accepted after the time limit in this Rule for offering or accepting a settlement has passed, but in that case a judge may not impose a penalty under subrule (5) or (6). [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] Money paid into court after garnishing order 10 A defendant may include in an offer to settle a term that money paid into court as a result of a garnishing order be paid to the claimant. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] Disclosure to judge 11 A party may disclose any offer to settle made under this Rule a to the settlement conference judge, and b to the trial judge, but only after that judge has given a final decision on the amount to be awarded. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] Multiple defendants 12 If 2 or more defendants are sued together, a a claimant may not make an offer to settle except jointly to all defendants, and b a defendant may not make an offer to settle except jointly with all other defendants. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] Multiple claimants 13 If there are 2 or more claimants, a separate offer to settle may be made by or to each of them. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] Counterclaims and third party claims 14 This rule applies to claims, counterclaims and third party claims. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] Third party claims 15 If a defendant accepts an offer to settle made by a third party, a the third party must pay the amount of the offer into court, and b that amount may only be taken out of court by order of a judge or with the consent of all parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 11.] 10.2 Repealed 1)-(7 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 3.] 11 Payment of the Judgment Payment order 1 If a judge decides that one party must pay money to another party, the judge must make a payment order at the end of the trial. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] Payment deferral 2 After making a payment order, the judge must ask a if the debtor requires time to pay, and b if so, when the debtor proposes to pay. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] Creditor to be consulted 3 If the debtor asks for time to pay, the judge must ask the creditor if the creditor agrees with the debtor's proposal. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] If the creditor agrees 4 If the creditor agrees with the proposal, the judge may order a payment schedule requiring the debt to be paid by a set date or by instalments. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] If the creditor does not agree 5 If the creditor does not agree with the proposal, the judge may a order a payment hearing, or b order a payment schedule. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] No collection while payments being made 6 The creditor may not take any other steps to collect the debt as long as the debtor is making payments in accordance with the payment schedule. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] If no order is made 7 If no order is made under subrule (5), the debt is payable immediately and the creditor may collect the debt by taking any of the steps listed in subrule (11). [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] If a judge orders a payment hearing 8 If a judge orders a payment hearing under subrule (5), the creditor may not take any other steps to collect payment until after the payment hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] Registrar's payment order 9 The registrar may make a payment order. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] Registrar may make some orders without a hearing 10 The registrar may make the following orders without a hearing: a a payment order in the amount agreed to plus expenses under Rule 20 (2) (a) and (b) and any interest the claimant is entitled to if i the defendant agrees to pay all or part of a claim on a reply, and ii the claimant consents; b an order establishing a payment schedule if the defendant proposes or requests a payment schedule in the reply and the claimant consents to the order; c an order issuing a summons to a defendant to attend a payment hearing if a proposed payment schedule is not agreed to by the claimant. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] How payment may be collected 11 To collect payment due under a payment order (Form 10), a creditor may do one or more of the following: a ask the registrar to issue an order for seizure and sale under subrule (12); b ask for a payment hearing under Rule 12 (3); c ask a judge or registrar to issue a garnishing order under the Court Order Enforcement Act ; d ask for a default hearing under Rule 13 (2), if the debtor defaults in making payments under a payment schedule; e enforce the order by any other means permitted by law. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] Address for service form 11.1 A creditor who wishes to collect payment under subrule (11) and has not yet filed an address for service (Form 38) must, in addition to doing anything set out in subrule (11), file an address for service and serve a copy on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 27.] When an order for seizure and sale may be issued 12 The registrar may issue an order for seizure and sale (Form 11) if a creditor a completes the form, following the instructions on the form, and b files it at the registry, together with a copy of the relevant decision, certificate or order. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12; am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 29.] How long an order for seizure and sale is in effect 13 If an order for seizure and sale has not been enforced within 12 months after it was issued, it expires but the creditor may ask the registrar to issue another one. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] If a debtor does not obey a payment schedule 14 If a debtor defaults on the payments under a payment schedule, a the balance of the money required to be paid under the payment order becomes due immediately, and b the creditor may collect the entire amount by taking any of the steps listed in subrule (11). [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] If a decision is reserved 15 If a payment order is made in the absence of the parties because the judge reserved the decision, a the creditor may take any of the steps listed in subrule (11), and b the debtor may ask for a payment hearing under Rule 12 (10). [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] If a payment order is made in favour of a young person 16 If a payment order is made in favour of a person under 19 years of age, a judge may order the amount payable under the order to be paid to the Public Guardian and Trustee for that person. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12; am. B.C. Reg. 172/2003, s. 4.] Collection while payment hearing outstanding 17 If a summons to a payment hearing has been filed, the creditor may not take any other steps to collect payment until a the payment hearing has concluded, or b the summons has been withdrawn or cancelled. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] Collection after warrant for arrest ordered 18 If a warrant is issued for the arrest of a debtor or of an officer, director or employee of a corporate debtor, the creditor may take any steps to collect payment due under a payment order as if a payment hearing had concluded. [en. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] 12 Payment Hearing Purpose of a payment hearing 1 The purpose of a payment hearing is to allow a judge or justice to a assess the debtor's ability to pay, and b consider whether a payment schedule should be ordered. [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 13; 191/2021, s. 1.] Parties may request a payment hearing 2 A payment hearing will be held if it is a requested by the creditor under subrule (3), b requested by the debtor under subrule (10), or c ordered by the judge under Rule 11 (5) (a). [am. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 12.] If a Creditor Asks for a Payment Hearing How a creditor asks for a payment hearing 3 To ask for a payment hearing, a creditor must complete a summons to a payment hearing (Form 12), following the instructions on the form, and file it at the registry at least 14 days before the date of the payment hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 31.] When a creditor is not allowed to ask for a payment hearing 4 A creditor who has an order for seizure and sale outstanding against the debtor may not ask for a payment hearing without the permission of a judge (see Rule 16 (7)). If the debtor is a corporation 5 If the debtor is a corporation, an officer, director or employee of the corporation may be summoned to the payment hearing. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 32.] If the debtor is a partnership 6 If the debtor is a partnership, a partner may be summoned to the payment hearing. Service of the summons 7 A person named in a summons to a payment hearing must be served by leaving the summons, together with the following documents, with the person at least 14 days before the date of the payment hearing: a a blank supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39); b a blank statement of finances (Form 40), unless the debtor is a corporation or a partnership. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 33.] Summons may be cancelled if wrong person summoned 8 A person who is served with a summons to a payment hearing may apply to a judge (see Rule 16 (7)) who may a cancel the summons if the person is not the right person to provide information on behalf of the debtor, and b direct the registrar to issue a new summons to someone who is the right person to provide the information. What a person summoned by a creditor must file 9 A person summoned by a creditor to a payment hearing must file the following records and other things at least 7 days before the date of the payment hearing: a a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), unless the person is not required to file any other records or other things under this subrule; b a statement of finances (Form 40), unless the debtor is a corporation or a partnership; c any other records or other things required by the summons; d any other records or other things on which the person intends to rely at the payment hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 34.] What a person summoned by a creditor must serve 9.1 A person summoned by a creditor to a payment hearing must serve on the creditor the records and other things filed under subrule (9) (b), (c) or (d) at least 2 business days before the date of the payment hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 34.] Debtor must update statement of finances if necessary 9.2 If there is a significant change to the debtor's finances after filing a statement of finances and before the payment hearing, the debtor must, before the start of the payment hearing, a file a revised statement of finances (Form 40), with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), and b serve the revised statement of finances on the creditor. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 34.] If a Debtor Asks for a Payment Hearing How a debtor asks for a payment hearing 10 To ask for a payment hearing, a debtor must complete the following forms, following the instructions on the forms, and file them at the registry at least 14 days before the date of the payment hearing: a a notice of payment hearing (Form 13); b a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), unless the debtor is a corporation or a partnership; c a statement of finances (Form 40), unless the debtor is a corporation or a partnership. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 36.] Address for service form 10.1 A debtor who wishes to ask for a payment hearing and has not yet filed an address for service (Form 38) must file an address for service and serve a copy on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 28.] Service of notice on creditor 11 The debtor must serve on the creditor the notice and the statement of finances, if applicable, at least 14 days before the date of the payment hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 37.] What a debtor must file if the debtor asks for a payment hearing 11.1 A debtor must file any records or other things on which the debtor intends to rely at the payment hearing and that were not filed under subrule (10), together with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), at least 7 days before the date of the payment hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 38.] What a debtor must serve if the debtor asks for a payment hearing 11.2 A debtor must serve on the creditor any records or other things filed under subrule (11.1) at least 2 business days before the date of the payment hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 38.] Debtor must update statement of finances if necessary 11.3 If there is a significant change to the debtor's finances after filing a statement of finances and before the payment hearing, the debtor must, before the start of the payment hearing, a file a revised statement of finances (Form 40), with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), and b serve the revised statement of finances on the creditor. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 38.] If a Judge Orders a Payment Hearing What a person must file if a judge orders a payment hearing 11.4 A person ordered by a judge under Rule 11 (5) (a) to attend a payment hearing must file the following records and other things at least 7 days before the date of the payment hearing: a a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), unless the person is not required to file any other records or other things under this subrule; b a statement of finances (Form 40), unless the debtor is a corporation or a partnership; c any other records or other things required by the order; d any other records or other things on which the person intends to rely at the payment hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 40.] What a person must serve if a judge orders a payment hearing 11.5 A person ordered by a judge under Rule 11 (5) (a) to attend a payment hearing must serve on the creditor the records and other things filed under subrule (11.4) (b), (c) or (d) at least 2 business days before the date of the payment hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 40.] Debtor must update statement of finances if necessary 11.6 If there is a significant change to the debtor's finances after filing a statement of finances and before the payment hearing, the debtor must, before the start of the payment hearing, a file a revised statement of finances (Form 40), with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), and b serve the revised statement of finances on the creditor. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 40.] What Happens at a Payment Hearing What happens at a payment hearing? 12 At any payment hearing under these rules, evidence may be heard about any of the following: a the income and assets of the debtor; b the debts owed to and by the debtor; c any assets that the debtor has disposed of since the claim arose; d the means that the debtor has, or may have in the future, of paying the amount owed. A payment schedule may be ordered 13 After hearing the evidence and submissions by the parties, the judge or justice may order a payment schedule specifying a the date by which the debt must be paid, or b the amounts and dates of the instalments. [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 12; 191/2021, s. 1.] If a creditor does not attend 14 If a creditor does not attend a payment hearing, the judge or justice may hold the hearing, cancel it or postpone it. [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 12; 191/2021, s. 1.] If a person summoned or ordered to attend does not attend 15 If a creditor asks, a judge or justice may issue a warrant (Form 9) for the arrest of a person who does not attend a payment hearing and who was a served with a summons to attend, or b present before a judge or justice when the judge or justice ordered the person to attend. [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 12; 191/2021, ss. 1 and 29; 161/2022, s. 42.] Debtor may swear or affirm — statement of finances 16 If a debtor has filed a statement of finances (Form 40), the judge or justice may direct the debtor to swear or affirm to the truth of the contents of the statement of finances at the payment hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s.

43.] 13 Default Hearing When a creditor may ask for a default hearing 1 A creditor may ask the registrar for a default hearing if the debtor does not obey a payment schedule that was a made in an order under Rule 7 (14) (c) (at a settlement conference), a.1 made in an order under Rule 7.5 (14) (b) (at a trial conference), b made under Rule 11 (4) (at the trial), c made under Rule 12 (13) (at a payment hearing), or d changed under Rule 17 (3). [am. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 12.] How a creditor asks for a default hearing 2 To ask for a default hearing, the creditor must complete a summons (Form 14), following the instructions on the form, and file it at the registry. If the debtor is a corporation 3 If the debtor is a corporation, an officer, director or employee of the corporation may be summoned to the default hearing. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 44.] If the debtor is a partnership 4 If the debtor is a partnership, a partner may be summoned to the default hearing. Service of the summons 5 A person named in a summons to a default hearing must be served by a court bailiff or sheriff leaving the summons with the person at least 14 days before the date of the default hearing. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 45.] What must be served with the summons 5.1 The court bailiff or sheriff who serves a person under subrule (5) must also provide the person with a a blank supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), and b a blank statement of finances (Form 40), unless the person being served is a corporation or a partnership. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 46.] What a person who is served with a summons must file 6 A person who is served with a summons to a default hearing must file the following records and other things at the registry at least 7 days before the date of the default hearing: a a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), unless the person is not required to file any other records or other things under this subrule; b a statement of finances (Form 40), unless the debtor is a corporation or a partnership; c any other records or other things required by the summons; d any other records or other things on which the person intends to rely at the default hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 47.] What a person who is served with a summons must serve 6.1 A person who is served with a summons to a default hearing must serve on the creditor the records and other things filed under subrule (6) (b), (c) or (d) at least 2 business days before the date of the default hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 47.] Debtor must update statement of finances if necessary 6.2 If there is a significant change to the debtor's finances after filing a statement of finances and before the default hearing, the debtor must, before the start of the default hearing a file a revised statement of finances (Form 40), with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), and b serve the revised statement of finances on the creditor. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 48.] What the judge may do at a default hearing 7 At a default hearing, the judge may a confirm the terms of a payment schedule or other order, or b change the terms of a payment schedule or other order in any manner that the judge thinks is fair to the debtor and the creditor. Judge may order debtor imprisoned 8 The judge may issue a warrant (Form 15) requiring the debtor to be imprisoned for a specified period of not more than 20 days if a the debtor has not obeyed a payment schedule, and b the debtor's explanation, or failure to give an explanation, of why the payment schedule has not been obeyed is considered by the judge to amount to contempt of court. If a person does not attend 9 If the creditor asks, the judge may issue a warrant (Form 9) for the arrest of a person who does not attend a default hearing and who was a served with a summons to attend, or b present before a judge when the judge ordered the person to attend. [am. B.C. Regs. 191/2021, s. 29; 161/2022, s. 49.] Debtor may swear or affirm — statement of finances 10 If a debtor has filed a statement of finances (Form 40), the judge may direct the debtor to swear or affirm to the truth of the contents of the statement of finances at the default hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 50.] 14 Warrant of Arrest for Not Attending Court Notice of arrest 1 If a warrant of arrest is issued under Rule 9 (7), 12 (15) or 13 (9), the registrar must serve the person named in the warrant with a notice of arrest. What a person may do after receiving a notice of arrest 2 A person who is served with a notice of arrest may contact the registrar to arrange to attend court voluntarily. Sheriff or peace officer may arrest 3 If a person who is served with a notice of arrest does not arrange, within 7 days after the date of service, to attend court voluntarily, a sheriff or peace officer may arrest the person. Sheriff or peace officer must bring arrested person to court 4 A sheriff or peace officer who arrests a person under subrule (3) must promptly bring the person to court. What a judge or justice may do 5 If a person attends court voluntarily under subrule (2) or under arrest under subrule (3), the judge or justice may release the person and may order the person to attend on another date. [am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 1.] Cancellation of warrant 6 If a person named in a warrant attends court voluntarily under subrule (5), the warrant is cancelled. If a person fails to appear as ordered 7 If a person has been ordered under subrule (5) to appear on another date and the person does not appear as ordered, a judge may issue a warrant (Form 9) for the immediate arrest of the person. How long the warrant is in effect 8 A warrant of arrest remains in force for 12 months from the date of its issue, but at the end of that period it expires and no one may be arrested under it. 15 If a Warrant of Imprisonment Is Issued Imprisonment 1 If a warrant of imprisonment is issued under Rule 13 (8) or 19 (1), a sheriff or peace officer may arrest the person named in the warrant and deliver that person to the director of a correctional centre referred to in the warrant. How long the warrant is in effect 2 A warrant of imprisonment remains in force for 12 months from the date of its issue, but at the end of that period it expires and no one may be imprisoned under it. Debtor may pay 3 If a warrant of imprisonment is issued under Rule 13 (8), the debtor may pay the amount stated in the warrant to the registrar or to a sheriff, peace officer or warden who has custody of the person. What the registrar does after receiving payment 4 If the money is paid to the registrar, the registrar must a issue a receipt for the payment and then pay that amount to the creditor, and b if the debtor has not yet been arrested, cancel the warrant of imprisonment. Release after payment 5 A sheriff, peace officer or warden must release a debtor imprisoned under a warrant of imprisonment if the debtor a pays the amount stated in the warrant, or b shows a registrar's receipt for payment of the amount. Money to be given to the creditor 6 A sheriff, peace officer or warden who receives money under this rule must forward the money to the registrar for payment to the creditor named in the warrant of imprisonment. Imprisonment does not cancel the debt 7 Imprisonment under these rules does not cancel the debt or any right of the creditor to take steps to collect it. 16 Applications to the Court Consent orders 1 Subject to subrule (1.1), a registrar may make an order that all parties to a claim consent to if one of them a files an application that contains the particulars of the order requested, and b satisfies the registrar that their consent was given. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 51.] No consent orders to change method of attendance for a trial, payment hearing or default hearing 1.1 An order to change a person's method of attendance for a trial, payment hearing or default hearing cannot be made under subrule (1). [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 52.] Some applications may be granted without a hearing 2 A registrar may make any of the following orders without a hearing: a an order renewing a claim or a third party notice (see Rules 2 (7) and 5 (5.1)); a.1 an order renewing a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim (see Rule 1.1 (17)); b an order changing the date of the settlement conference (see Rule 7 (7)); b.1 an order changing the date of a mediation session (see Rule 7.3 (30)); b.2 an order changing the date of a trial conference (see Rule 7.5 (5) or (6)); c an order extending the time for filing a certificate of readiness (see Rule 1.1 (49) or 7 (10)); c.01 an order extending the time for filing a certificate of compliance (see Rule 1.1 (45); c.1 an order changing the applicant's method of attendance at a conference or hearing, other than a trial, payment hearing or default hearing (see Rule 17 (16.1) (a)); c.2 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 244/2015, Sch. 3, s. 7 (c).] c.3 an order authorizing a person to attend a mediation session by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication (see Rule 7.3 (25)); c.4 an order changing the date of a trial (see Rule 9.1 (14) or 9.2 (4)); d an order permitting service of a notice of claim outside British Columbia (see Rule 18 (6)); e an order permitting a claimant to serve a notice of claim or a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim by another method of service (see Rule 18 (8) (a) or (8.1) (a)); f an order exempting someone from paying fees (see Rule 20 (1)); g any other order that the registrar is authorized to make without notice to another party. [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 14; 172/2003, s. 5; 286/2005, s. 4 (a) and (b); 360/2007, s. 13; 135/2015, Sch. 2, s. 3; 244/2015, Sch. 3, s. 7; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 41; 191/2021, s. 30; 161/2022, ss. 53 to 55.] If a registrar orders a different method of attendance 2.1 If a registrar makes an order under subrule (2) (c.1), the registrar must direct the applicant where or how to attend, including by providing a telephone number or video conference information, if applicable. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 56.] How to apply to a registrar 3 To apply for an order listed in subrule (2), a person must complete an application (Form 16), following the instructions on the form, and file it at the registry. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 57.] Applicant must file and serve address for service 3.1 If an applicant has not yet filed an address for service (Form 38), the applicant must also file an address for service and serve a copy on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 31.] Registrar may prepare the order or refer it to a judge 4 The registrar may prepare, sign and record an order under subrule (1) or (2) or Rule 11 (10) or may refer the application to a judge. [am. B.C. Reg. 148/97, s. 14.] What the judge may do 5 If the application is referred to a judge, the judge may make the order or direct the applicant to appear before a judge to explain why the order should be made. Some applications require a hearing 6 A judge may make any of the following orders after a hearing: a an order changing the date of a trial (see Rule 4 (7) or 9 (6)); b an order permitting a third party claim to be made (see Rule 5 (1)); c a default order if no reply to a counterclaim or third party notice is filed (see Rule 6 (2)) or if an application is made under Rule 7.3 (40); c.1 an order transferring a claim to the Supreme Court (see Rule 7.1 (1) (a) and (2)); c.2 an order extending the time for serving an offer to settle (see Rule 10.1 (1) (b)); d an order permitting a late reply to be filed (see Rule 6 (8)); e an order for a medical examination (see Rule 7 (12) or 7.5 (13.1)); f an order setting a place for a trial (see Rule 7 (19)); f.1 an order exempting a disputed claim from the application of Rule 7.3 (see Rule 7.3 (29)); f.2 a mediation compensation order (see Rule 7.3 (50) (b)); f.3 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 244/2015, Sch. 3, s. 8 (b).] g an order cancelling or varying a summons to witness (see Rule 9 (5)); h an order permitting a creditor to ask for a payment hearing (see Rule 12 (4)); i an order changing or cancelling an order made in the absence of a party (see Rule 17 (1)); j an order cancelling a default order or dismissal order (see Rule 17 (2)), and if the application is granted the judge may order payment of any reasonable expenses of the other party related to the cancellation; k an order changing or cancelling the terms of a payment schedule (see Rule 17 (3)); k.1 an order postponing or adjourning a trial (see Rule 17 (5.1); l Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 58 (b).] m an order for failing to obey a rule (see Rule 17 (13)); n a review of a decision of a registrar (see Rule 17 (22)); n.1)-(n.3 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 4 (a).] o any other order that a judge has the power to make and notice of which is served on another party. [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 14; 172/2003, s. 6; 286/2005, s. 4 (c) to (e); 360/2007, s. 14; 135/2015, Sch. 2, s. 4; 244/2015, Sch. 3, s. 8; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 42; 267/2018, s. 11; 161/2022, s. 58; 207/2025, App., s. 4.] Orders that do not require a hearing 6.1 The following orders may be made without a hearing: a an order changing a person's method of attendance at any of the following hearings (see Rule 17 (16.1) (b) and (c)): i trial; ii payment hearing; iii default hearing; b an order changing the method of attendance at a conference or hearing, other than a trial, payment hearing or default hearing, (see Rule 17 (16.1) (c)) for i a person other than the applicant, or ii the applicant and a person other than the applicant; c an order extending or shortening a time limit (see Rule 17 (12)); d an order correcting an accidental slip or omission in an order (see Rule 17 (14)); e any other order that a judge has the power to make and for which notice to another party is not required. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 59.] Judge or justice may require a hearing 6.2 Despite subrule (6.1), a judge or justice may direct an applicant to appear before a judge or justice to explain why the order should be made. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 59.] Service of application and method of attendance if hearing is required 6.3 If a judge or justice directs an applicant to appear at a hearing under subrule (6.2), the judge or justice a may direct the applicant to serve the application under subrule (7.2) on a party or an affected person, and b may, without a hearing, make an order respecting a person's method of attendance at the hearing. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 59.] How to apply to a judge 7 To apply for an order listed in subrule (6), a person must complete an application (Form 17), following the instructions on the form, and file it at the registry. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 60; am. B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 4.] Repealed 7.1 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 4 (c).] How to apply to a judge or justice for an order without a hearing 7.2 To apply for an order under subrule (6.1), a person must complete an application (Form 17), following the instructions on the form, and file it at the registry. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 62.] Cost of method of attendance 7.3 If a judge or justice makes an order under subrule (6.1) (a) or (b), the judge or justice may order that the party requesting to change the person's method of attendance must pay for the telephone call, video conference or other reasonable cost of that person's method of attendance. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 62.] Judge or justice must direct where or how to attend 7.4 If a judge or justice makes an order under subrule (6.1) (a) or (b) or (6.3) (b), the judge or justice must direct the person a how, and by what date, to submit and serve any records and other things, if the party or witness will not be attending in person, and b where or how to attend, including by providing a telephone number or video conferencing information, if applicable. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 62.] When registrar must send amended notice 7.5 If a judge or justice changes the method of attendance for a hearing or conference for all parties, the registrar must notify the parties of the new method of attendance. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 62.] Application may be filed at another registry 8 A registrar may allow an application under subrule (7) or (7.2) to be filed at a registry other than the registry where the court file is if a all the parties agree, or b the registrar is satisfied that the application is urgent. [am. B.C. Regs. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 45; 161/2022, s. 63; 207/2025, App., s. 4.] Applicant must serve notice 9 At least 7 days before the date set for hearing an application under subrule (7), the applicant must serve a copy of the application, and the affidavit if required (see Rule 17 (2)), on each party that would be affected by the order requested unless the application is for a default order because no reply to a third party notice has been filed. [am. B.C. Regs. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 45; 207/2025, App., s. 4.] Documents to support an application 9.1 A person who applies for an order that requires a hearing must file all documents on which the person intends to rely at the hearing, with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), at the registry at least 7 days before the date set for the hearing unless the registrar allows the application to be made as an urgent application under subrule (10). [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 64.] Repealed 9.2 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 4 (f).] Service of documents to support an application 9.3 A person must serve all documents filed under subrule (9.1) on each party that would be affected by the order requested, and on each affected person who must be served under subrule (6.3) (a), at least 7 days before the date set for the hearing, unless the registrar allows the application to be made as an urgent application under subrule (10). [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 64.] How to respond to an application 9.4 If a party or affected person is served with a notice of application and wishes to respond, the party or affected person must attend the hearing of the application. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 64.] Documents to support a response 9.5 If a party or affected person responding to an application intends to rely on documents at the hearing, at least two business days before the date set for the hearing, the party or affected person must a file at the registry any documents on which the person intends to rely at the hearing, with a supporting materials cover sheet (Form 39), and b serve the documents on each party that would be affected by the order requested and on each affected person. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 64.] Service not required in urgent cases 10 If satisfied that an application is urgent, a registrar may allow an application to be made under subrule (6) even though the other parties have not been served. Where the application will be heard 11 An application under subrule (7) will be heard at the court served by the registry where the court file is, except that the registrar may allow it to be heard at another location of the court if a all the parties agree, or b the registrar is satisfied that the application is urgent. [am. B.C. Regs. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 45; 207/2025, App., s. 4.] Applicant must serve order on other parties 12 As soon as practicable after an order is made under this Rule and unless a judge, justice or registrar otherwise orders, the person who applied for the order must serve a copy of the order on a all parties who did not attend the hearing of the application or did not receive notice of the application, and b if the application was about a witness and if the witness did not receive notice of the application, the witness. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 64.] 16.1 Application for Exemption from Adjudication of Claim by Civil Resolution Tribunal How to apply for an order that civil resolution tribunal not adjudicate claim 1 To apply for an order, under section 16.2 of the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act , that the civil resolution tribunal not adjudicate a tribunal small claim or a tribunal accident claim, a party must complete an application for exemption (Form 36) following the instructions on the form. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 46; am. B.C. Regs. 267/2018, s. 12; 191/2021, s. 32.] Filing an application 2 The applicant must file the application for exemption and pay the required fee at the Small Claims Registry nearest to where a the person against whom the tribunal small claim or the tribunal accident claim is made lives or carries on business, or b the transaction or event that resulted in the matter brought before the civil resolution tribunal took place. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 46; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 33.] Time limit for filing application 3 The application for exemption must be filed within 14 days after the date that a response under section 7 of the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act in respect of the tribunal small claim or the tribunal accident claim was received or made by the applicant. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 46; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 33.] Documents to be filed with the application 4 The applicant must file with the application for exemption the following documents in respect of all tribunal small claims or tribunal accident claims that were to be resolved in a single proceeding before the civil resolution tribunal: a all initiating notices received by the applicant; b all responses under section 7 of the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act received or made by the applicant. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 46; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 34.] Applicant must serve notice 5 At least 7 days before the date set for hearing an application under subrule (1), the applicant must serve a copy of the application on each party that would be affected by the order requested. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 46.] Service not required in urgent cases 6 If satisfied that an application is urgent, a registrar may allow an application to be made under subrule (5) even though the other parties have not been served. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 46.] Repealed 7 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 35.] 17 General Changing or cancelling orders made in the absence of a party other than dismissal orders or default orders 1 A judge may change or cancel an order made in the absence of a party other than dismissal orders or default orders if a that party applies (see Rule 16 (7)) within a reasonable time, and b there is a good reason for changing or cancelling the order. Cancelling dismissal order or default order 2 A judge may cancel a dismissal order or default order if a the order was made i in the absence of a party, or ii for failing to file a reply, and iii Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 5 (a).] b the party applies (see Rule 16 (7)) and attaches to the application an affidavit containing i the reason the party did not file a reply or attend the settlement conference, trial conference or trial, ii the reason for any delay if there has been delay in filing the application, and iii the facts that support the claim or the defence. [am. B.C. Regs. 360/2007, s. 15 (a); 267/2018, s. 13; 207/2025, App., s. 5.] Terms of payment schedule may be changed or cancelled 3 The creditor or the debtor may apply to a judge (see Rule 16 (7)) to change or cancel the terms of payment in a payment schedule and the judge may make any order that the judge thinks is fair. Judge may make orders subject to conditions 4 In making an order under these rules, a judge may impose any condition or give any direction that the judge thinks is fair. Judge may cancel, postpone or adjourn conferences or hearings 5 A judge may cancel, postpone or adjourn a conference or hearing a to a specified date, b to a date to be set by the registrar, or c without setting a date. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 65.] Postponement or adjournment of a trial 5.1 A trial may only be postponed or adjourned a under subrule (5), Rule 4 (7), Rule 7.5 (15), Rule 9 (6), Rule 9.1 (19), (22) (l) (i) or (24) or Rule 17 (16.3), or b if a party applies to a judge under Rule 16 (7) and the judge is satisfied that i the postponement or adjournment is unavoidable, and ii an injustice will result to one of the parties if the trial proceeds. [en. B.C. Reg. 146/98, s. 3; am. B.C. Regs. 360/2007, s. 15 (b); 161/2022, s. 66.] Fee to postpone or adjourn a trial 5.2 A party who is notified of a trial date 45 or more days before the trial date and who applies under subrule (5.1) (b) or Rule 4 (7) to postpone or adjourn the trial must, if the postponement or adjournment is granted, pay the fee for resetting a trial unless a the application is made 30 or more days before the trial date, or b the claim is settled within the applicable period as described in subrule (5.3). [en. B.C. Reg. 146/98, s. 3.] Time to pay fee to postpone or adjourn a trial 5.3 The fee required by subrule (5.2) must be paid within a the period of 14 days after the granting of the postponement or adjournment, or b a longer period set by the registrar (see Rule 16 (3)). [en. B.C. Reg. 146/98, s. 3.] Failure to pay fee to postpone or adjourn a trial 5.4 If a party fails to pay the fee required by subrule (5.2), a judge may a dismiss the claim if that party is the claimant, b strike out the reply, counterclaim or third party notice and make a payment order if that party is a defendant, or c make any other order the judge thinks is fair. [en. B.C. Reg. 146/98, s. 3.] Where in-person appearances take place 5.5 All steps in a proceeding that are to be attended in person will take place at the court location where the proceeding was started, except a if a judge orders otherwise, or b as provided in Rule 16 (11) and Rule 17 (8). [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 67.] Judge may change place of a hearing 6 A judge may direct that a hearing that is set for one place be held at another place. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 68.] Chief judge may change place of conferences and hearings 7 The chief judge may order that any and all conferences and hearings set at one place be heard at another place. [am. B.C. Regs. 360/2007, s. 15 (c); 161/2022, s. 69.] Creditor may enforce order at another place 8 The creditor may take steps to enforce a default order or a payment order at a registry other than where the court file is if a that registry is nearest to where the debtor lives or carries on business, and b the creditor files at that registry a certified true copy of the order and an affidavit stating the amount still owing. When orders take effect 9 An order takes effect on the day it was made unless otherwise ordered by the judge or registrar who made the order. First and last days are not counted 10 In calculating time under these rules or an order, the number of days between 2 events is counted by excluding the days on which those events happen. If the last day is a holiday 11 If the last day of a period of time for filing or serving a document or doing any other thing under these rules or an order falls on a day when the registry is closed, the time ends on the next day that the registry is open. Judge may extend or shorten times 12 At any time, including after a time limit has expired, a judge may extend or shorten a time limit set by these rules or by any order of the court, on the terms that the judge thinks are fair. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 70.] If a party does not obey the rules 13 A party who thinks that another party has not obeyed these rules may apply to a judge under Rule 16 (7) or at a hearing, and the judge may make any order or give any direction that the judge thinks is fair. Correction of orders 14 A judge may correct an accidental slip or omission in an order and may add provisions on expenses, interest or anything else that was not but should have been adjudicated on. Judge has registrar's powers 15 A judge may exercise any power or perform any duty given to a registrar by these rules. Repealed 16 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 71.] Application to change method of attendance 16.1 Despite subrules (25) and (26), a person may apply to change their own or another person's method of attendance at a conference or hearing as follows: a to a registrar under Rule 16 (1) or (3) to change the applicant's own method of attendance at a conference or hearing, other than a trial, payment hearing or default hearing; b to a judge or justice under Rule 16 (7.2) to change the applicant's own method of attendance at a payment hearing; c to a judge under Rule 16 (7.2) i to change a person's method of attendance at a trial or default hearing, or ii to change the method of attendance at a conference or hearing for A a person other than the applicant, or B the applicant and a person other than the applicant. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 71.] Repealed 16.2 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 71.] Participants may be required to appear in person 16.3 A registrar, justice or judge who is conducting a conference or hearing at which participants are appearing by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication may adjourn the conference or hearing at any time and require participants to attend in person or in another manner that the registrar, justice or judge considers appropriate in the circumstances. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 72.] Faxed documents 17 A registrar may accept for filing any document, except a notice of claim, notice of civil resolution tribunal claim or a reply, that has been transmitted to the registry by a fax machine. [am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 47.] Supreme Court Civil Rules 18 Only the following Supreme Court Civil Rules apply to proceedings under the Small Claims Act : a Rule 10-1 [Detention, Preservation and Recovery of Property] ; b Rule 10-3 [Interpleader] ; c Rule 13-2 (4) (only as to writs of delivery) and (7) [Enforcement of Orders] ; d Rule 20-2 [Persons Under Disability] , except Rule 20-2 (4); e Rule 20-2 (4) (only as to personal injury cases). [en. B.C. Reg. 146/2010, s. 1.] Settlements involving young persons 19 A person (litigation guardian) who makes a claim for personal injury on behalf of someone under 19 years of age must act by a solicitor and may not settle the claim without the consent of the Public Guardian and Trustee. [am. B.C. Reg. 172/2003, s. 7.] How the parties may be represented 20 Any party who wishes to be represented in court may be represented by a lawyer or an articled student, or a if the party is a corporation, by a director, officer or authorized employee, b if the party is a partnership, by a partner or an authorized employee, or c if the party is using a business name, by the owner of the business or any authorized employee. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 73.] Party may appeal the registrar's decision 21 If a party is dissatisfied with a decision of a registrar, the party may apply (see Rule 16 (7)) to a judge for a review of the registrar's decision. What the judge may do 22 After hearing those parties who attend, the judge may confirm or change the registrar's decision. Physical presence not required 23 For the purposes of these Rules, a reference to accompanying, attending, appearing, conducting, giving, being before a judge, being in court or being at a place or location is not to be interpreted as requiring in-person attendance. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 74.] Hearing or conference has an associated physical location 24 If a hearing or conference does not take place at a physical location because all participants attend the hearing or conference by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication, the hearing or conference is considered to take place at the court served by the registry where the court file is. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 74.] Default method of attendance 25 Conferences and hearings must be attended in person. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 74.] Direction of chief judge 26 Despite subrule (25), the chief judge may direct that a class of conferences or hearings, other than hearings under Rule 9.1 [Simplified Trials for Claims up to $10 000] , 9.2 [Summary Trial for Financial Debt] , 10 [The Trial] or 13 [Default Hearing] , must be attended by telephone, video conference or other means of electronic communication. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 74.] Classes of conferences or hearings 27 A direction under subrule (26) may be different for different court locations, court registries, types of court appearances, classes of persons or circumstances. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 74.] 17.1 Procedures in Fax Filing Pilot Project Registries Definition 1 In this rule: clerk means a member of the registry staff; fax filing pilot project registry means the Chilliwack, Cranbrook, Dawson Creek, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nelson, Penticton, Prince George, Rossland, Salmon Arm, Smithers, Terrace, Vernon or Williams Lake Small Claims registry. [en. B.C. Reg. 10/2003, s. 1.] Application of this rule 2 Despite Rule 17 (17) and subject to this rule, if a registry is a fax filing pilot project registry, a registrar or clerk may accept any document in a filing that has been transmitted to the registry by fax, except the following: a a certificate of service respecting an application for a default order; b a certificate of judgment under section 88 of the Court Order Enforcement Act ; c an order under section 76 of the Offence Act ; d Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 14.] e a decision or order of the director under section 85 of the Residential Tenancy Act ; e.1 a decision or order of the director under section 78 of the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act ; f a restitution order under section 741 of the Criminal Code . [en. B.C. Reg. 10/2003, s. 1; am. B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 14.] When a fax filing may be refused 3 A registrar or clerk may refuse to accept a filing that is transmitted to a fax filing pilot project registry by fax for any one or more of the following reasons: a the filing is not accompanied by a fax cover sheet in Form 20; b the filing relates to more than one claim; c the filing and the fax cover sheet exceed 20 pages in length and the registrar has not given leave; d applicable registry services fees have not been paid; e in the opinion of the registrar or clerk, the filing is illegible and cannot be used by the court; f the filing is incomplete; g the filing should have been transmitted to another fax filing pilot project registry; h the filing does not otherwise conform to practice and procedure under these rules and any applicable enactment. [en. B.C. Reg. 10/2003, s. 1.] When a fax filing is filed 4 A filing that is transmitted to a fax filing pilot project registry by fax and received by the registry fax machine will be filed as soon as is practicable, provided that it has not been refused under subrule (3). [en. B.C. Reg. 10/2003, s. 1.] When a fax filing is considered to be filed 5 A filing that is transmitted to a fax filing pilot project registry by fax is considered to be filed on the date stamped on it by a clerk. [en. B.C. Reg. 10/2003, s. 1.] Original of fax filing may be required by judge 6 A judge may require that the original of a document transmitted to a fax filing pilot project registry by fax in accordance with this rule be produced. [en. B.C. Reg. 10/2003, s. 1.] 18 Other Rules about Service and Proving Service How to serve a notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim on a municipality 1 If a defendant is a municipal corporation, regional district or other local government body, the notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim must be served by giving a copy to the clerk, deputy clerk or some similar official. [am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 48.] How to serve a notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim on a young person 2 If a defendant is under 19 years of age, the notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim must be served by leaving a copy of the notice with the defendant's parent or guardian unless a judge orders otherwise. [am. B.C. Regs. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 48; 161/2022, s. 75.] How to serve a society 3 If the defendant is a society within the meaning of the Societies Act , the notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim must be served a by mailing a copy of it by registered mail to the mailing address of the society's registered office on file with the Registrar of Companies, or b by leaving a copy of it i at the delivery address of the society's registered office on file with the Registrar of Companies, or ii with a director, officer, receiver manager or liquidator of the society. [am. B.C. Regs. 188/99, s. 2; 212/2015, Sch. 3, s. 4 (a) to (c); 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 48.] How to serve an extraprovincial non-share corporation 4 If the defendant is an extraprovincial non-share corporation within the meaning of the Societies Act , the notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim must be served a in accordance with section 176 of that Act, b by mailing a copy of it by registered mail to the mailing address for an attorney, referred to in section 170 of that Act, of the extraprovincial non-share corporation on file with the Registrar of Companies, or c if neither paragraph (a) nor (b) of this subrule applies, by following subrule (3) (b) (ii). [en. B.C. Reg. 212/2015, Sch. 3, s. 4 (d); am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 48.] How to serve an unincorporated association and trade union 5 If the defendant is an unincorporated association, including a trade union, the notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim must be served a by mailing a copy of it by registered mail to the registered office of the association, or b by leaving a copy of it with an officer of the association, or in the case of a trade union, with a business agent. [am. B.C. Regs. 188/99, s. 2; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 48.] Service of a notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim outside British Columbia 6 A notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim may be served on a person outside British Columbia if a the person is i an individual who normally resides in British Columbia, or ii a corporation that has assets in British Columbia but is incorporated outside British Columbia and is not an extraprovincial company, b the transaction or event that resulted in the claim took place in British Columbia, or c the registrar gives permission (see Rule 16 (3)). [en. B.C. Reg. 188/99, s. 2; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 48.] How to serve a corporation outside British Columbia 6.1 A notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim authorized under subrule (6) to be served on a corporation outside British Columbia must be served a by mailing a copy of it by registered mail to a place of business or registered office of the corporation outside British Columbia, or b by leaving a copy of it i at a place of business or registered office of the corporation outside British Columbia with a receptionist or a person who appears to manage or control the corporation's business, or ii with a director, officer, liquidator, trustee in bankruptcy or receiver manager of the corporation. [en. B.C. Reg. 188/99, s. 2; am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 48.] Repealed 7)-(7.1 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 76.] If there is difficulty finding a defendant 8 If a notice of claim cannot be served under Rule 2, the claimant may apply to the registrar (see Rule 16 (3)) who may a permit another method of service to be used, and b set the time limit for filing a reply. If there is difficulty finding a defendant for service of a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim 8.1 If a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim cannot be served under Rule 1.1 (10) to (17), the claimant may apply to the registrar (see Rule 16 (3)) who may a permit another method of service to be used, and b set the time limit for filing a reply. [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 49.] When another service method is permitted 9 If another method of service is permitted, a copy of the registrar's order must be served with the notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim unless the registrar a orders otherwise, or b orders notice to be given by advertisement. [am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 48.] Effect of using another service method 10 A notice of claim or notice of civil resolution tribunal claim that is served as permitted by a registrar's order is validly served. [am. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 48.] Notice by advertisement 11 If a registrar permits notice to be given by advertisement, the party who obtained the order must pay for the advertisement. Service of other documents or notices 12 Any document, record or other thing may be served on a person a by following i Rule 2, if the person is not a corporation referred to in subparagraph (ii), or ii subrule (6.1), if the person is a corporation incorporated outside British Columbia but is not an extraprovincial company, unless the document is a summons to a payment hearing or to a default hearing, b by mailing it by ordinary mail to the person's address, unless the document, record or other thing is i a notice of claim, ii a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, iii a third party notice, iv a statement of finances, a record or other thing referred to in Rule 12 (9), (11.1) or (11.4) or Rule 13 (6), or v a summons to a payment hearing or to a default hearing (see Rules 1.1 (10) to (17), 2, 5 (4), 12 (7) and 13 (5)), or c by emailing it to the person's email address for service, unless the document is a notice of claim, a notice of civil resolution tribunal claim, a third party notice or a summons to a payment hearing, to a default hearing or to a witness (see Rules 1.1 (10) to (17), 2, 5 (4), 9 (1), 12 (7) and 13 (5)). [am. B.C. Regs. 188/99, s. 2; 133/2005, s. 1; 146/2010, s. 2; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 50; 191/2021, s. 37; 161/2022, s. 77.] When service by mail is effected 13 A document, record or other thing that is served by ordinary mail is presumed to have been served 14 days after it was mailed unless there is evidence to the contrary. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 78.] Written proof of service 14 Service of a document, record or other thing may be proved by filing the following at the registry: a for personal service of a document, record or other thing except a summons to a payment hearing, a certificate of service (Form 4), with a copy of the document, record or other thing attached; b for service by registered mail, a certificate of service (Form 4) with attached to the certificate i a copy of the document, record or other thing, and ii one of the following: A a copy, produced by fax or otherwise, of the signature obtained by Canada Post at the time the document, record or other thing was delivered; B a print-out of the delivery confirmation made available on the Internet by Canada Post; c for service by ordinary mail, a certificate of service (Form 4), with a copy of the document, record or other thing attached; c.1 for service by email, a certificate of service (Form 4) with the following attached to the certificate: i a printout of the first page of the email message that includes the sender's name, the recipient's email address, the date the email was sent and the time the email was sent; ii if the printout of the first page of the email message does not list the name of the document, record or other thing as an attachment to the email, a copy of the document, record or other thing; d for personal service on a lawyer or articled student, a copy of the document, record or other thing signed by the lawyer or student or by a partner or employee of the firm; e for personal service of a summons to a payment hearing, an affidavit of service. [am. B.C. Regs. 148/97, s. 16; 188/99, s. 2; 191/2021, s. 38; 161/2022, s. 78.] Oral proof of service 15 Instead of requiring proof of service under subrule (14), a judge or registrar may allow a person to prove by sworn oral evidence that the person has personally served a document, record or other thing. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 78.] Change of address 16 If a party's address changes, the party must file a new address for service (Form 38) and promptly serve a copy on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 39.] Types of addresses for service 17 A party must, on an address for service (Form 38), give both of the following types of addresses: a an address for personal service that must be i the party's residence, place of business or solicitor's office, if the party is not incorporated and not a partnership, or ii the party's registered office, place of business or solicitor's office, if the party is incorporated or a partnership; b an address for service by mail or email that must be i a mailing address, or ii an email address. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 40.] When service by email is deemed to be completed 18 A document transmitted for service by email under this rule is deemed to be served as follows: a if the document is transmitted before 4 p.m. on a business day, the document is deemed to be served on the day of transmission; b if the document, record or other thing is transmitted on a day that is not a business day, or after 4 p.m. on a business day, the document, record or other thing is deemed to be served on the next business day. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 41; am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 79.] If document, record or other thing does not reach a person 19 If a document, record or other thing was served by email in accordance with Rule 18 (12) (c), a person may show, on an application to set aside the consequences of default, on an application for an extension of time or on an application in support of a request for an adjournment, that the document, record or other thing a did not come to the person's notice, b came to the person's notice later than when it was served or effectively served, or c was incomplete or illegible. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 41; am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 78.] Address for service must be filed 20 If a person wishes to file a document, record or other thing and has not yet given an address for service (Form 38), the person must also file an address for service and serve a copy on each of the other parties. [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 41; am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 78.] Repealed 21 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 6.] 19 Contempt Consequences of refusing to comply at a hearing 1 If a person at a hearing before a judge a refuses to be sworn, or to affirm or to answer a question, b refuses to produce a record or other evidence, c does not obey a direction of the judge, or d repeatedly fails to attend court when summoned or ordered to do so and does not provide adequate reasons for failing to attend, the judge may issue a warrant (Form 15) requiring the person to be imprisoned for a specified period of not more than 3 days. If the claimant or applicant refuses to comply 2 If a person who does anything referred to in subrule (1) is a the claimant or applicant, b an officer, director or employee who is an authorized representative of the claimant or applicant, or c a partner or a manager of a partnership that is the claimant or applicant, the judge may dismiss the claim or application. [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 80.] If the defendant or third party refuses to comply 3 If a person who does anything referred to in subrule (1) is a the defendant or a third party, b an officer, director or employee who is an authorized representative of the defendant or a third party, or c a partner or a manager of a partnership that is the defendant or third party, the judge may continue with the proceeding as if no reply had been filed.

Release from imprisonment for contempt 4 A person imprisoned under subrule (1) or Rule 13 (8) may apply to a judge who may order the person to be released on the conditions set by the judge. 20 Fees and Expenses If a person cannot afford the fees 1 Anyone who cannot afford the fees payable for registry services under Schedule A may apply to the registrar (see Rule 16 (3)), to be exempted from paying the fees. Successful party to receive filing and service fees 2 An unsuccessful party must pay to the successful party the following expenses, unless a judge or registrar orders otherwise: a any fees the party paid for filing any documents; b reasonable amounts the party paid for serving any documents, records or other things; c any other reasonable charges or expenses that the judge or registrar considers directly relate to the conduct of the proceeding. [am. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 81.] Determination of expenses 3 A judge may determine the amount of the expenses that are payable under subrule (2) or refer the matter to the registrar. Registrar's determination 4 If a judge refers the matter to the registrar, the registrar must determine the amount of expenses as soon as practicable. A judge may order a penalty 5 A judge may order a party to pay the other party up to 10% of the amount claimed or the value of the claim or counterclaim if the party made a claim, counterclaim or reply and proceeded through trial with no reasonable basis for success. Compensation for unnecessary expenses 6 A judge may order a party or witness whose conduct causes another party or witness to incur expenses to pay all or part of those expenses. Compensation for collection expenses 7 To compensate a creditor for the cost of collecting payment due under a default order or payment order, a registrar may order the debtor to pay expenses, limited to those in Schedule A. 21 Use of Forms Forms are in Schedule B 1 The forms in Schedule B must be used in accordance with these rules and the instructions on the forms. Registrar may refuse to accept improper forms 2 A registrar may refuse to accept a document for filing if it is a not in the form required by these rules, or b not completed according to the instructions on that form. Repealed 3)-(5 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 6.] 22 Electronic Filing Rule Application of Supreme Court Civil Rules 1 Rule 23-3 (1) to (3), (4) (a), (6) to (14) and (16) of the Supreme Court Civil Rules applies to a claim under these rules. [en. B.C. Reg. 146/2010, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 42.] Qualifications 2 For the purposes of subrule (1) of this rule, a a reference to Form 119 in Rule 23-3 (6) of the Supreme Court Civil Rules, as that rule applies under subrule (1) of this rule, is deemed to be a reference to Form 28 of these rules, and b a reference to affidavits in Rule 23-3 (11) of the Supreme Court Civil Rules, as that rule applies under subrule (1) of this rule, is deemed to exclude reference to affidavits of service under these rules. [en. B.C. Reg. 146/2010, s. 3.] Original documents 3 A document that has been transmitted for filing electronically under subrule (1) may be treated by the registry for all purposes as an original document. [en. B.C. Reg. 133/2005, s. 2.] Repealed 4 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 192/2007, s. (b).] Schedule A [en. B.C. Reg. 74/98; am. B.C. Regs. 10/2003, s. 2; 172/2003, s. 8; 458/2004; 459/2004; 285/2005; 371/2008; 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 51; 126/2020; 207/2025, App., s. 7; 31/2026, Sch. 1.] Fees You must pay these amounts for the following services: Registry Services $ 1 For filing a notice of claim (a) for claims up to and including $3 000 (b) for claims over $3 000 100 156 1.1 For filing an application for exemption 125 2 For filing a reply, unless the defendant has agreed to pay all of the claim (a) for claims up to and including $3 000 (b) for claims over $3 000 26 50 3 For filing a counterclaim or a revised reply containing a new counterclaim (a) for counterclaims up to and including $3 000 (b) for counterclaims over $3 000 100 156 4 For filing a third party notice 25 5 For filing an application for a default order 25 5.1 For returning confirmation of acceptance or refusal of a filing transmitted to a fax filing pilot project registry by fax, by mail or fax 10 5.2 For filing a request for judgment or for dismissal 25 5.3 For filing an application for a mediation compensation order 25 6 For a search of a record, other than (a) an electronic search conducted from outside the registry, or (b) a search of a record of a proceeding by (i) a party to that proceeding, or (ii) the party's solicitor 8 6.1 For returning by mail, fax or electronic mail the results of a search of an existing case, the aggregate of the following: (a) fee for returning the results (b) cost per page faxed or mailed 10 1 6.2 For accessing from outside the registry, including, without limitation, viewing, printing or downloading, any record that is found by or created in response to an electronic search or request, including, without limitation, an index of cases produced in response to a search query 6 7 For copies, per page 1 8 For a certified copy of a record (a) for 10 pages or less (b) for each additional page over 10 pages 21 6 9 For filing or issuing a certificate of judgment or any other certificate 30 10 For filing (a) a certified copy of an order from another registry of the court, except for a Restitution Order made under the Criminal Code (b) a copy of an order of an arbitrator under the Residential Tenancy Act (c) a validated copy of an order giving effect to a final decision of the civil resolution tribunal under the Civil Resolution Tribunal Act 21 21 21 11 For taking or swearing an affidavit for use in the court, except for taking or swearing an affidavit in the course of a person's duties as a peace officer or as an agent or officer of British Columbia or an affidavit of non-compliance under Rule 7 (20) 31 12 For filing the records required for the issue of a garnishing order 40 13 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 10/2003, s. 2 (c).]  14 For resetting a trial or hearing with less than 30 days' notice before the date of the proceeding as set on the trial list, unless the matter must be reset due to the unavailability of a judge 100 Sheriff Services 15 For personal service by the sheriff (a) for receiving, filing, personally serving one person, and returning the document together with a certificate or affidavit of service or attempted service (b) for each additional person served at the same address (c) for each additional person served not at the same address 100 20 30 16 For (a) receiving, filing, serving one person by registered mail and returning the document together with a certificate of service or attempted service (b) each additional person served by registered mail at the same address 20 10 17 For enforcing orders for seizure and sale (a) for each order (b) for attending, investigating, inventorying, cataloguing, taking possession, preparing for sale, per hour for each sheriff involved (c) as commission on the sum realized, or on the sum settled for, as the case may be, after deducting disbursements properly incurred (d) the amount of the commission payable under paragraph (c) must be reduced by 50% if an auctioneer, broker or other individual sells the goods and chattels for the sheriff and receives a fee or commission for doing so 100 105 10% 18 In lien and recovery actions, (a) for enforcing a lien, or for recovering goods, if the enforcement or recovery is completely or partly accomplished (b) for attending, investigating, inventorying, cataloguing, taking possession, per hour for each sheriff involved 100 105 19 In respect of items 17 and 18, for each kilometre travelled 0.65 20 For a search, including a certificate of result 5 21 For taking or swearing an affidavit for use in the court, except for taking or swearing an affidavit in the course of a person's duties as a peace officer or as an agent or officer of British Columbia 30 22 All disbursements properly incurred to carry out items 15 to 21  In addition to any other fees payable under this Schedule, a further fee of $7.00 must be paid for transmitting a document package to a registry through the electronic filing service of Court Services Online. For the purposes of this provision, a "document package" is any document or, if a group of documents is transmitted at one time in relation to the same court file, that group of documents. Despite anything in this Schedule, if, after consultation with the Chief Judge, the Crown enters into an agreement with a person under which the person is authorized to access one or both of registry records and specified registry services and is exempted from payment of any or all of the fees provided under Items 6, 6.1, 6.2 and 7 for such access, the person may, on payment of any fee required under the agreement and on compliance with any other terms and conditions imposed by the agreement, access, during the term of the agreement, the registry records and registry services to which the agreement applies without payment of the fees from which the person is exempted under the agreement. Schedule B Form 1 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Notice of Claim Court Copy Defendant's Copy Service Copy Claimaint's Copy Form 2 [en. B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 8.] Reply Court Copy Claimant's Copy Defendant's Copy Form 3 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Third Party Notice Court Copy Third Party Copy Service Copy Defendant's Copy Claimant's Copy Form 3.1 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Reply to Third Party Notice Court Copy Claimant/Other Party Copy Defendant Copy Third Party Copy Form 4 [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 52.] Certificate of Service Form 5 [en. B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 8.] Application for a Default Order Court Copy Defendant's Copy Claimant's Copy Claimant's Notice of Hearing Form 6 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Notice of Settlement Conference Form 7 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Certificate of Readiness Court Copy Defendant's Copy Third Party Copy Service Copy Claimant's Copy Form 8 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Summons to Witness Originator Copy Witness Copy Service Copy Form 9 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Warrant of Arrest Notice of Warrant of Arrest Form 10 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Payment Order Court Copy Debtor's Copy Creditor's Copy Form 11 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Order for Seizure and Sale Sheriff / Court Bailiff Copy Debtor's Copy Court Copy Creditor's Copy Form 12 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Summons to a Payment Hearing Court Copy Summons Copy Service Copy Affidavit of Service Creditor Copy Form 13 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Notice of a Payment Hearing Court Copy Creditor Copy Service Copy Debtor Copy Form 14 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Summons to a Default Hearing Court Copy Debtor Copy Service Copy Affidavit of Service Creditor Copy Form 15 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Warrant of Imprisonment Form 16 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Application to a Registrar Court Copy Applicant Copy Other Party's Copy Form 17 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Application to a Judge Court Copy Other Party's Copy Service Copy Applicant Copy Form 18 [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 16 (a).] Offer to Settle Form 19 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Acceptance of Offer Form 20 [en. B.C. Reg. 5/2016; am. B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 15.] Fax Cover Sheet Forms 21 and 22 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 16.] Form 23 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Request for Judgment or for Dismissal Form 24 [en. B.C. Reg. 183/2014, s. 4; am. B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 17.] Result of Mediation Form Form 25 [en. B.C. Reg. 183/2014, s. 4.] Mediation Agreement Form 26 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Mediation Compensation Order Court Copy Debtor's Copy Creditor's Copy Third Party's Copy Form 27 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 18.] Form 28 [en. B.C. Reg.133/2005, s. 3; am. B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 19.] Electronic Filing Statement Form 29 [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 52; am. B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 20.] Notice to Mediate for Claims Between $10 000 and $35 000 Form 30 [en. B.C. Reg. 120/2017, Sch. 2, s. 52; am. B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 20.] Fee Declaration Form 31 [en. B.C. Reg. 286/2005, s. 8; am. B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 20.] Verification of Default Form 32 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Notice of Trial Conference Form 33 [en. B.C. Reg. 360/2007, s. 16 (b); am. B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 20.] Trial Statement Form 34 [en. B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 8.] Notice of Civil Resolution Tribunal Claim Court Copy Other Party Copy Service Copy Filing Party's Copy Form 35 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 8 (a).] Form 36 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Application for Exemption (Civil Resolution Tribunal) Court Copy Other Party's Copy Service Copy Applicant Copy Form 37 [en. B.C. Reg. 207/2025, App., s. 8.] Certificate of Compliance Form 38 [en. B.C. Reg. 191/2021, s. 43.] Address for Service Form 39 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Supporting Materials Cover Sheet Form 40 [en. B.C. Reg. 161/2022, s. 83 (b).] Statement of Finances Schedules C, D and E Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 267/2018, s. 22.] You may need to contact a court registry in British Columbia to obtain Small Claims forms to fill out. This website lists court locations: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/courthouse-locations Fillable PDF forms can be found at this website: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/documents-forms-records/court-forms/small-claims-forms [Provisions relevant to the enactment of this regulation: Court Rules Act , R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 80, s. 1 and the Small Claims Act , R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 430, s. 20 (3).]