Resources for the Media
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice is committed to the open court principle. The Court recognizes that the public’s access to its proceedings and the judicial decisions affecting their lives ensures that people can see justice being administered impartially, independently, and according to the rule of law. As such, this transparency is essential to the public’s confidence in the justice system and is a critical feature of our democracy.
The Court also recognizes that many members of the public are not able to observe its proceedings or are aware of its decisions and, thus, journalists play a vital role in the open court principle. The Court is committed to supporting journalists by providing them the access and information necessary to enable them to report fairly and accurately on legal proceedings.
General Case Information & Court Dockets
You can access the daily court lists for details on upcoming court appearances & to search for cases in civil and criminal.
Accessing Court Files
How to access court files and their contents.
Accessing Digital Recordings of Hearings
How to access recordings of the Court’s proceedings.
Rules About Electronic Devices in Court
Rules about the use of electronic devices and consequences for breaching those rules.
Publication Bans
How to receive notification about requested publication bans and other limits on the open court principle.
Media Guide
Coming soon.
Media Subscriber List
Learn about the Court’s Media Subscriber List and how to be added.
General Media Requests
Who to contact with questions this site does not answer.
