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The Criminal Rules of the Ontario Court of Justice set out procedural rules that apply to criminal proceedings

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Family Court Overview
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Provincial Offences Overview
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About the Court

The Court Overview

Judges and Justices of the Peace
Who are judges and justices of the peace, and what do they do?

Memorandum of understanding

Canada’s Court System
Outline of Canada's Court system

Ontario Court of Justice: A History

Resources
Decisions, reports, statistics, speeches, related links

Criminal

Criminal Court Overview

Going to Criminal Court
Information about the criminal court process

Information on How to Attend Court
Information on criminal court appearances, including scheduling and connection information

Practice Directions, Notices and Policies
Documents that provide direcation for criminal court practices and procedures

Criminal Rules
The Criminal Rules of the Ontario Court of Justice set out procedural rules that apply to criminal proceedings

Criminal Court Forms
Criminal court forms that can be completed during your criminal proceeding should you need them

Specialized Courts

Definitions and Glossary

Family

Family Court Overview

Before Going to Court
To start a family law case, you need to gather the information needed by the court and then fill out various forms

Going to Court
What you need to know when your case is scheduled to be heard

Starting and Responding to a Family Law Case
Steps to starting and responding to a family law case

Child Protection
Information for parents and caregivers

Family Law Trial
A guide to help you with your family law trial

Practice Directions, Notices, and Guidelines

Support Enforcement

Definitions and Glossary

Provincial Offences

Provincial Offences Overview

Guide for Defendants
General information about the court process for provincial offences cases

Guide to Appeals
General information about the court process for appeals under the Provincial Offences Act

Practice Directions, Notices and Guidelines
Province wide directions and policies

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Appointment of new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective August 13, 2025

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