Changes to the Criminal Rules effective March 31, 2025

The Court has amended its Criminal Rules to clarify various provisions addressing Applications.  In addition, a new rule (Rule 1.4) addressing virtual (remote) appearances has been added.  Under Rule 1.4, the Court has issued a new Practice Direction:  Mode of Appearance for Ontario Court of Justice Criminal Proceedings.  These changes come into effect March 31, 2025.  For more information, see Criminal Rules of the Ontario Court of Justice.