There are several Toronto OCJ locations — which is mine?

It depends where the charge originated. Toronto OCJ sits at 10 Armoury Street, 1000 Finch Avenue West, 311 Jarvis Street and 60 Queen Street West. Your documents state the location.

Can this court grant a divorce?

No. Divorce and family property division are exclusive to the Superior Court of Justice.

Is duty counsel available?

Yes. Duty counsel assists people in custody or appearing without a lawyer at no cost, and Legal Aid Ontario has offices at the courthouses.

What are specialised courts?

Toronto OCJ operates a Drug Treatment Court, an Indigenous Peoples Court and a Mental Health Court, which take a problem-solving approach for eligible accused. Ask defence counsel whether you qualify.

Ontario Court of Justice Toronto — Criminal, Family & Provincial Offences

Ontario Court of Justice — Toronto

The Ontario Court of Justice handles the large majority of criminal cases in Ontario, along with family matters other than divorce and property division, provincial offences and youth criminal justice matters. Toronto has several OCJ locations, and which one your matter is at depends on where the charge originated — check your documents.

What it does

Hears most criminal prosecutions, including bail hearings
Decides family matters excluding divorce and property division
Handles youth criminal justice matters
Hears provincial offence trials

Matters it hears

Summary conviction and many indictable offences
Bail hearings and remands
Child and spousal support, parenting (non-divorce)
Child protection applications
Youth criminal matters

Appeals & review

Criminal appeals go to the Superior Court of Justice or the Court of Appeal depending on the offence classification; family appeals go to the Divisional Court or Court of Appeal.

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are several Toronto OCJ locations — which is mine?: It depends where the charge originated. Toronto OCJ sits at 10 Armoury Street, 1000 Finch Avenue West, 311 Jarvis Street and 60 Queen Street West. Your documents state the location.
Can this court grant a divorce?: No. Divorce and family property division are exclusive to the Superior Court of Justice.
Is duty counsel available?: Yes. Duty counsel assists people in custody or appearing without a lawyer at no cost, and Legal Aid Ontario has offices at the courthouses.
What are specialised courts?: Toronto OCJ operates a Drug Treatment Court, an Indigenous Peoples Court and a Mental Health Court, which take a problem-solving approach for eligible accused. Ask defence counsel whether you qualify.

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General information about jurisdiction and process, not legal advice. LegalCounselNearMe is not a law firm and is not affiliated with Ontario Court of Justice — Toronto. Procedures, forms and fees change — the official site is authoritative.