This is my Newmarket Court update for April 9. 2020.
Courthouse Re-Opening
The courthouse has been cleared and cleared. The report from the cleaning company provides in part:
"CBRE has confirmed a thorough cleaning of the courthouse has been completed to help reduce any potential risk of exposure to COVID-19. As a result, the Newmarket Courthouse will re-open on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020".
Staff are at the courthouse today preparing for the anticipated re-opening this coming Tuesday. Courts will have access to informations located at the Courthouse on Tuesday.
Scheduled In Custody Matters
There are still issues with scheduled time slots being scheduled and not utilized at the set time. A lengthy time slot on a scheduled matter did not proceed yesterday, resulting in wasted, valuable court time. Counsel are asked again not to schedule hearings unless matter is ready and genuinely expected to proceed on the date and time scheduled.
Telewarrants
The telewarrant office is currently is set up on a temporary basis in Barrie and will remain for the time being.
Sincerely, Norman Panzica, York Director, Criminal Lawyers Association