Notice to the Profession and Public
- Guidance for anyone who has a matter in a criminal, family or provincial offences court.
- Information on how to find a court case and access court information.
- Court updates and news.
- Information about the Ontario Court of Justice, including history, roles and responsibilities of judicial officers and principles of judicial office.
- Court data, decisions and rules.
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What we do
The judges and the justices of the peace of the Court preside over adult criminal, youth criminal, family law, child welfare, and provincial offences matters.
Criminal cases where charges are laid under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act and other federal statutes
Family cases, including child protection, adoption, cases involving decision-making responsibility, parenting time, contact, and support cases.
All cases laid under provincial legislation, including traffic offences, by-law offences and offences against environmental, health and safety, and employment standards legislation.
News
Appointment of new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective April 11, 2024
Practice Direction: Bail Court Waiver of Appearance and Bring Forward Protocol
Effective March 11, 2024, the Court is implementing a pilot project in the Northeast region to enhance access to fair and timely bail proceedings by reducing the number of administrative appearances in bail court. For more information, please see Practice Direction: Bail Court Waiver of Appearance and Bring Forward Protocol.