Use the current official form: This guide explains the role of Form F19.3 under Rule 7.1-1(5)–(6). Always check the current Rules and official form before filing, serving or relying on a deadline.
What Form F19.3 is for
Sets out a party’s proposed timetable and approach to discovery, dispute resolution, experts, witnesses and trial planning before the first Case Planning Conference.
Key points
- The party requesting the CPC normally files and serves a proposal within 14 days after serving F19.2.
- Each other party normally files and serves its proposal within 14 days after receiving the requesting party’s proposal.
- The form covers discovery, examinations, child views where appropriate, dispute resolution, experts, witnesses and trial planning.
Practical steps
- Read the other side’s proposal if one has already been served.
- Give realistic dates and concrete proposals for each relevant step.
- File and serve within the Rule 7.1-1 timing.
- Bring the proposals to the CPC so areas of agreement and disagreement are clear.
Common mistakes
- Leaving every item blank instead of identifying what is unnecessary.
- Proposing dates that conflict with existing orders or trial dates.
- Treating the proposal itself as a court order.
Related guides
Case planning conference · F19.4 case plan order · All BC Supreme Court family forms