On Tuesday the Attorney General announced that Ontario courts will carefully begin resuming in-person proceedings on Monday, July 6.  To ensure all Ontarians understand the health and safety measures in place, the ministry created a dedicated web page: COVID-19: Reopening courtrooms.

The page explains that visitors will be screened before entry and must wear a face covering inside the courthouse. It also outlines the physical distancing and other measures that will be implemented.

In order to reduce in-person visits to courthouses, court users are encouraged to file documents through the Civil Claims, Small Claims or Family Claims online services or by email, as directed by the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice.

We encourage you to share the link. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to a safe return to in-person appearances in Ontario’s courtrooms.

Regards,

Office of the Children’s Lawyer – Communication Team