In order to set a proceeding for trial, a party must file a Notice of Trial which includes the trial date. Trial dates are either set at a Case Planning Conference or obtained by the registry. The place of trial must be the place named in the Notice of Civil Claim but the court may order that the place of trial be changed. The Notice of Trial must be filed in the registry where the Notice of Civil Claim was filed unless it has been transferred to another registry. Additionally, the Notice of Trial must be "served promptly" after it was filed.

If a party on whom a Notice of Trial is served objects to the trial date set out, the party must, within 21 days after service of the notice, request a case planning conference, or make an application to the court to have the trial rescheduled. The party who files a Notice of Trial must file a Trial Record for the court. This must be filed at least 14 days before but no more than 28 days before the scheduled trial date and must be promptly served on all parties of record. In addition to the trial record, each party must file a Trial Certificate in the registry where the trial is to be held at least 14 days but not more than 28 days before the scheduled trial date. This must also be served promptly on all parties of record.