Appointment of new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective June 13, 2024
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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
Expansion of the 12-Week Adjournment from First Appearance in Criminal Case Management Court for Counsel Matters on June 3, 2024
The 12-Week Adjournment from First Appearance in Criminal Case Management Court for Counsel Matters will be expanding to various locations in the Central East, Central West, East, Toronto and West Regions as of June 3, 2024. This practice direction, which was first implemented in Toronto and Brampton on November 1, 2023, reduces unnecessary administrative appearances in case management courts by establishing a standard 12-week adjournment for matters in which counsel is retained at an accused person’s first or second appearance in case management court.
Appointment of new Regional Senior Justice to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective June 1, 2024
New Regional Senior Justice Appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice