Resources – Criminal Proceedings

This page provides information to people who have a criminal case in the Superior Court of Justice, whether they are representing themselves or have a lawyer.  Because the Court must remain impartial regarding any case that may come before it, the Superior Court of Justice cannot provide legal advice; however, we are happy to provide you with the resources below and direct you to resources available on other websites.

Court Resources

• Recommended Instructions to Self-represented Accused Before Pre-trial Conferences

Court Locations

• List of Ontario Court Addresses

Government Links

• Ministry of the Attorney General – Criminal Law
  • Jury Duty
  • Programs and Services for Victims of Crime
• Department of Justice
  • Criminal Justice
  • About Canada’s System of Justice – Civil and Criminal Cases

Legal Assistance

• Finding a Lawyer or Paralegal
• Law Society Referral Service
• Legal Aid Ontario
• Your Legal Rights – Criminal Law

For additional information, you may also wish to refer to the following sections of our website:

Information for Parties provides information and links to other resources regarding the court system in Ontario, proceedings in the Superior Court of Justice, and information about how to obtain legal advice or legal representation.

Practice and Procedure sets out the policies, protocols, and practice directions that govern how cases proceed in the Superior Court of Justice.

Court Etiquette and Procedures indicates what to expect and how to conduct yourself when going to court.