Chief Judge Gillespie issued the following Court Update August 13, 2026 along with an emergency announcement banner on the top of the website (screenshot below).
Applying for a filing extension due to BC wildfires
Small Claims
In Small Claims cases, litigants can request an extension under Small Claims Rules 16(6.1)(c) and 17(12). You can complete and file the form online by clicking on “Filing Assistant” next to Application to a judge (SCR Form 17, SCL017) on the Government of BC Small Claims forms page. This process does not require a court hearing.
Small Claims forms (Government of BC)
Family
In Provincial Court Family Law Act cases, litigants can request an extension under Provincial Court Family Rules 62(j) and 65. To apply, you can file an Application for Case Management Order without Notice or Attendance Form 11. You will not need to give advance notice to other parties, or have a court hearing, unless a judge decides otherwise. Or, if you want to apply for an order by consent or if you want a court appearance, you can instead use the Application for Case Management Order Form 10. Both forms are available on the Government of BC Provincial family forms page, and can be completed and filed online using the Family Law Act Online Forms Service.
Provincial family forms (Government of BC)
Family Law Act Online Forms Service (Government of BC)
Provincial Court Family Rule 62(j)
Provincial Court Family Rule 65