Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Orangeville - Louisa St, Court Services Division

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