In addition to the particular statute(s) that apply to a proceeding, the conduct of Superior Court of Justice court proceedings is governed by the following:
- Rules and Forms
Each type of proceeding (family, civil, criminal, Small Claims Court) has a set of rules that govern how cases are to be conducted (e.g. deadlines and timelines, types of court documents and forms, serving and filing, etc.). - Policies and Practice Directions:
The Superior Court of Justice has established practice directions and policies that govern how proceedings in the Superior Court of Justice are conducted. Some practice directions apply province-wide, while some are specific to a particular region or location: