Appointments Process
The Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee was formed in 1988, and the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee, in 2007. These committees operate independently of the Ontario Court of Justice. As a convenience, information about their procedures and their work are included here.
Advertisements for Justice of the Peace Vacancies
There are no current advertisements for justice of the peace vacancies. The deadline for receipt of justice of the peace applications was 11:59 p.m. EST, November 9, 2025. The application intake is now closed.
A sample application form remains available for review.
Please do not submit this application form. It is for reference only to allow candidates an opportunity to review the questions and consider planning court observations for the next process. An updated form that can be completed and submitted will be posted with the court locations once the next vacancies are advertised.
To be informed about future vacancies, please register at: Subscribe to Vacancy Notifications (via e-mail).
Maps: Northern Ontario & Southern Ontario (PNG)
*Please be advised that these maps may be outdated and should be used for reference purposes only.