Courts and court services
Ontario manages more than 150 court locations across the province. Learn about going to court and the resources available throughout the process.
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Ontario court locations and court structure
Find an Ontario court
Addresses and contact information for provincially run court locations.
Find a municipally operated Provincial Offences court
Addresses and contact information for municipal courthouses.
Court structure
Learn how Ontario’s three levels of court are organized.
Types of court matters
Criminal law in Ontario
Information for accused persons, witnesses, victims, sureties and people seeking peace bonds and private prosecutions.
Family law services
Information on divorce, separation, child and spousal support, division of property, restraining orders, child protection, adoption and family mediation.
Provincial offences
Information on cases prosecuted in municipally operated Provincial Offences courts, including provincial regulatory offences, municipal bylaw infractions and federal contraventions.
Jury duty
Understand the jury duty process and what to do if you’re selected.
Civil law information and resources
Information on civil lawsuits, Small Claims Court cases, estates (probate), bankruptcy, judicial review, statutory appeals and civil enforcement.
Court accessibility
Accommodations and accessibility
Learn about disability-related accommodations to attend or participate in a court proceeding.
Justice services in French
Learn about your rights to receive French-language services in the justice system.
Contact a courthouse accessibility coordinator
Find contact information for the accessibility coordinator at your court location.
Get a court interpreter
How to get a court interpreter if you don’t understand or speak the language of the court.
Court-related documents
Court forms
Download or print the court forms you may need for court proceedings in Ontario.
Court transcripts
Learn about court transcripts and how to order them.
Get your court document commissioned
Learn what commissioning means and how to find a commissioner.
Public access to courts and court documents
Note: You cannot submit a Freedom of Information request to access court records from the Ministry of the Attorney General. Court records are provided by the courthouse where the matter was heard. Learn more about requesting information from the Ministry.
Search for court cases online
Learn how to find case information online about criminal and civil court cases in the Superior Court of Justice.
Access court files and documents
Learn what court documents are available to the public and media and how to access them.
Publication bans
Learn about different types of publication bans and why they are necessary.
Daily court lists
Access daily court lists for the Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice.
Superior Court of Justice audio recordings
Learn about accessing digital court recordings of Superior Court of Justice proceedings.
Ontario Court of Justice audio recordings
Learn about accessing digital court recordings of Ontario Court of Justice proceedings.
Court of Appeal civil and criminal audio recording
Learn about accessing digital court recordings of civil and family proceedings, and criminal proceedings in the Court of Appeal.
Legal assistance
Find a lawyer or paralegal
Learn about who can represent you in your court proceeding.
Legal aid and pro bono legal services
Learn about low-cost and no-cost assistance from legal professionals.
Court fees
Fees in the small claims court
Learn more about the fees applicable in Small Claims Court.
Fees in family court
Learn about the fees applicable in family proceedings.
Fees in civil court
Learn about the fees applicable in civil proceedings.
Sheriff’s fees
Review the fees for enforcement services by the Superior Court of Justice Enforcement Office.
Kilometre allowances
Read about the kilometre allowance that applies in certain situations, including some Sheriff and bailiff services.
Have your fees waived
Find out if you qualify to have your court fees waived and learn how to request a fee waiver.
Become a court employee or service provider
Become a court representative
Learn about fulfilling career opportunities in the courts, the skills required for the job, and how to apply.
Become a court interpreter
Learn how to become a court interpreter and read about the rules and responsibilities.
Apply to be on a civil mandatory mediation roster
Learn how to apply and qualify for the mandatory mediation rosters in Toronto, Ottawa and Windsor.
Become a commissioner for taking affidavits or a notary public
Learn about the process to apply for, renew, change or cancel an appointment.
Provincial offences
Check the status of traffic tickets and fines or request a meeting to resolve your case
Get information about tickets or fines for how much you owe, where to pay and how to request a meeting with a prosecutor before your trial.
Court information on Provincial Offences Act proceedings
Access guides and information for defendants and appellants in Provincial Offences Act proceedings, published by the Ontario Court of Justice.
Find a municipal Provincial Offences court
Addresses and contact information for municipal courthouses.
Provincial Offences Act forms
Download or print forms for Provincial Offences Act proceedings.
Acts and regulations
- Provincial Offences Act — the legislation that governs provincial offences in Ontario
- Rules for Provincial Offences Act proceedings
- Rules for Provincial Offences Act appeals in the Court of Appeal
- Rules for section 116 Provincial Offences Act appeals in the Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice
- Rules for section 135 Provincial Offences Act appeal in the Ontario Court of Justice
Court Services Division annual reports
Read the annual reports prepared by the Ministry of the Attorney General division that administers courts in Ontario.
Provide feedback or submit a complaint
Ontario is committed to providing a modern and professional court system that supports accessible, fair, timely and effective justice services.
You can provide feedback:
- by calling
- in writing
Contact Information:
Assistant Deputy Attorney General
Court Services Division
Ministry of the Attorney General
720 Bay Street, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2S9
Contact us
If you have a question about a particular court proceeding, please contact the court office where the proceeding is being heard.
If you have a question about using an online court service platform (such as Justice Services Online or Case Center), follow the Contact instructions on that platform.
For general comments and questions about court services, contact us.
Note: The content on this website is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. The Ministry of the Attorney General cannot provide legal advice to private individuals. If you have legal questions or require advice about a specific legal issue, please contact a lawyer or paralegal.