Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

Site: Orangeville - Louisa St

Service: Court Services Division

Record #: DUF0010
Last Modified: 05 Jul 2022
Last Full Update: 05 Jul 2022

Description

Description (Service) Provides administrative services and courtroom support to all judicial officers in the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice. 

Ontario Court of Justice - responsible for most criminal trials, all bail and preliminary hearings, young offenders, provincial offences, and some family cases including adoption, support and custody, and child protection

Superior Court of Justice - responsible for all jury trials and civil cases, some family cases including divorce, custody, support and property division, some criminal trials (generally of a more serious nature), some appeals, small claims court.  Enforcement Office is at this location

Services offered at the Orangeville Courthouse include:

Public service court staff - responsible for: 
  • managing the jury system 
  • providing the courtroom clerks, court reporters, registrars and court interpreters required for court proceedings 
  • scheduling court cases 
  • maintaining court records and files 
  • collecting fines and fees
  • enforcing civil orders 
  • providing  justice information to the public 
  • facilitating the delivery of other justice services, including civil and family mediation programs, victims' services and legal aid services

Justice of the Peace - responsible for:
  • issuing subpoenas summonses and warrants, including search warrants 
  • administering oaths (court related matters only) 
  • conducting bail hearings 
  • provincial offence matters


Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Dufferin County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application
  • Call for information
  • Some services by appointment
  • Languages English
    Fees Service - fee for Commissioner of Oaths service ; depending on issue may be a fee or fine

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Orangeville
    Address & Map
    Orangeville Courthouse
    10 Louisa St
    Orangeville, ON L9W 3P9
    Intersection Broadway and Louisa St
    Physical Access Partially Accessible - Parking and entrance is accessible, washrooms are not. For other accessibility requests, speak to coordinator at administrative counter on second floor

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 519-941-5802
    Website https://www.ontario.ca/page/courts-and-court-services

    Agency Overview

    Services at this Location