- Updates to the Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction for Criminal Proceedings at the Superior Court of Justice Effective January 6, 2025
As of January 6, 2025, Consolidated Provincial Practice Directions for Criminal Proceedings at the Superior Court of Justice will be updated with the following notable changes:
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- Case Center files will now be opened to upload procedural documents in child pornography cases. Documents including court forms, the synopsis, the Indictment, notices, motion materials, and factums in cases involving child pornography allegations will be uploaded to Case Center. Materials that could be considered child pornography continue to not be permitted on Case Center. The Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction for Criminal Proceedings will be amended, under Part I, Section C, “Items that should not be uploaded onto Case Center in Criminal.”
- Counsel of record are reminded that they remain counsel for the accused unless an order has been made by a judge under Rule 25 of the Criminal Proceeding Rules removing them. New counsel are required to introduce themselves to the Court as soon as is reasonably practicable to ensure the timely provision of Case Center invitations. Uploading materials to Case Center and complying with filing deadlines in the Criminal Proceedings Rules are mandatory. These reminders are outlined in the Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction for Criminal Proceedings, under Part I, Section C, “Items that should not be uploaded onto Case Center in Criminal.”
- Updates to the Trial Readiness Forms (18C1 and 18C2) required by Rule 28.04(31) and (32) of the Criminal Proceeding Rules
The Trial Readiness Forms required by Rule 28.04(31) and (32) of the Criminal Proceeding Rules have been revised to include detailed questions and reminders for counsel. The revised forms are available on the Court’s website.
The Honourable Geoffrey B. Morawetz
Chief Justice, Superior Court of Justice
December 16, 2024