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.
Application Form
Application Form
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 of future vacancies, please register at: Subscribe to Vacancy Notifications (via e-mail)
Please note that the application form frequently changes between advertising periods. If you are using adaptive technologies, please contact the JPAAC Coordinator at JPAAC.Info@ontario.ca to request an alternative format.