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.
Province-wide expansion of the 12-Week Adjournment Practice Direction, effective June 2, 2025
The 12-Week Adjournment from First Appearance in Criminal Case Management Court for Counsel Matters will be expanding province-wide as of June 2, 2025. In light of the province-wide expansion of the 12-week adjournment, the Enhanced Designation will be retired as of June 2, 2025. As of June 2, 2025, the Court will no longer accept Enhanced Designations.
Appointment of new justices of the peace to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective May 14, 2025
New Justices of the Peace Appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice
Appointment of new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective May 14, 2025
New Ontario Court of Justice – Toronto – Self-Represented Court pilot project, effective May 5, 2025
Beginning May 5, 2025, the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto will be launching a pilot project dedicated to self-represented accused persons. For more information see the Self-Represented Court – OCJ – Toronto Practice Direction.