Guide to Appeals of Summary Conviction Appeals in the Court of Appeal for Ontario (Non-Inmate)

Inside this guide:

Introduction
Part One: Starting an appeal
Part Two: Responding to an appeal
Part Three: Hearing the application for leave to appeal
Part Four: Hearing the appeal
Part Five: Procedures where a stay of a driving prohibition is sought

Quick Reference Chart: Documents Filed in appeals at the Court of Appeal


Part Three: Hearing of the Application for Leave to Appeal

When will the application for leave to appeal be listed for hearing?

Within 30 days after the filing of the materials related to the leave application, the materials shall be forwarded to a panel of the Court of Appeal assigned to hear criminal appeals during the week the materials are forwarded.

How is the decision made and when are the parties notified of the decision?

The panel will decide whether to grant or refuse leave to appeal based on the written materials and without the attendance of the parties.

The court will notify the parties of the decision granting or refusing leave to appeal. The panel will generally not provide reasons for granting or refusing leave to appeal.

If the court refuses the application for leave to appeal, the file will be closed.

 

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