Notices/Forms Criminal - Superior Court of Justice
On December 5, 2023, the Government of Canada’s amendments to the Criminal Code’s bail provisions received Royal Assent. The reforms come into force on January 4, 2024.
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SCJ Trial Coordinator
Guidelines to Determine Mode of Proceeding in Criminal - Effective February 1, 2024
Notice to the Profession and Parties Regarding Criminal Matters in the Central East Region - September 29, 2023 (This Notice to the Profession and Parties is supplemental to the Central East Notice to the Profession and Parties dated June 1, 2022 which incorporates the Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction in Criminal Proceedings dated June 15, 2023)
Notice to the Profession and Parties – Expansion of Caselines Proceedings in Central East Region - Effective August 15, 2022
Notice to the Profession and Parties – Protocol for Criminal Proceedings in the Central East Region - Effective June 1, 2022
Guidelines to Determine Mode of Proceeding in Criminal (March 17, 2022) - Effective April 19, 2022
Virtual Courtroom Etiquette (March 17, 2022) - Effective April 19, 2022
Legal Aid Online Access & Financial Eligibility Update - May 17, 2021
Documents submitted to the court in electronic format – Document naming protocol - Effective January 11, 2021 (Can also be found in the notice re Expanded Operations of the SCJ at Part C s.8). Below are sample document names:
Expert Report – Defendant – Loblaws Inc. – 13-MAR-2021 Financial Statement Form 13.1 – Respondent – A. Wong – 21-NOV-2021
11b Application – Defence – Nathanson – 12-JAN-2021
Participant Information Form (replaces Counsel Slip)
Designation of Counsel Form 18
Virtual Courtroom Etiquette - Effective April 19, 2022
Best Practices and Etiquette for Remote Hearings - Teleconference & Videoconference
CaseLines Hearings – Tips for Counsel and Self-represented Parties - March 31, 2021
CaseLines FAQ Caselines Video
Zoom Tutorials
CSD Email Addresses by SCJ Courthouse Location
Filing Court Documents in Central East - re June 1, 2022 Notice
York Region Law Association 50 Eagle St W, 3rd Floor Newmarket ON L3Y 6B1 905-895-2018 / 1-866-221-8864