Check in here for your one-stop source to court and MAG information and updates on the reopening of Ontario courthouses that began on July 6th. Updates on COVID-19 cases reported at Ontario court houses will be reported here as we receive them.
Please be reminded that completing the MAG courthouse screening is a pre-requisite for everyone seeking to enter the courthouse. It can be completed online prior to arrival at the courthouse, or on paper or orally where required, at the courthouse.
If you have questions or encounter issues, you can email us at courtsreopen@oba.org and we will communicate the issues to the courts and government in order to effect quick solutions and provide answers to our members.
The updated list of courthouses that have reopened can be found here.
Health Updates:
Health Information Update October 6th - Elgin County Courthouse MAG provided health information regarding the Elgin County Courthouse at 4 Wellington Street, St. Thomas. Today, MAG was informed that a non-OPS individual who visited the building had tested positive for COVID-19. View the October 6th Elgin County Courthouse memo.
Health Information Update September 28 Lt. Col. Samuel S. Sharpe D.S.O. MP Courthouse Further to the September 27th provisional notification regarding this case, MAG provided further health information regarding the Lt. Col. Samuel S. Sharpe D.S.O. MP Courthouse. View the September 28th memo.
Health Information Update September 27 Lt. Col. Samuel S. Sharpe D.S.O. MP Courthouse MAG informed that late this afternoon the ministry was contacted regarding a probable/confirmed positive COVID-19 case at the Lt. Col. Samuel S. Sharpe D.S.O. MP Courthouse. View the September 27th memo.
Latest news:
Family Law: Virtual Visits with The Honourable Suzanne Stevenson, Senior Judge of the Family Court, Superior Court of Justice
Justice Stevenson is hosting a series of virtual visits with the family law bar. Please see the below listing of upcoming regions and dates. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP at least two days prior by sending your name and region to virtualfamilycourtvisit@oba.org
- EAST REGION [ Cornwall ] - November 10, 2021 at 4:30pm (RSVP BY NOVEMBER 8, 2021)
- NORTHEAST REGION [ Sudbury, Haileybury, Cochrane, North Bay, Gore Bay, Parry Sound, Sault Ste. Marie ] – November 16, 2021 at 4:30pm (RSVP BY NOVEMBER 14, 2021)
- EAST REGION [ Belleville, Picton ] – November 25, 2021 at 4:30pm (RSVP BY NOVEMBER 23, 2021)
- EAST REGION L’Orginal [ Prescott, Russell & Glengarry ] – December 8, 2021 at 4:30pm (RSVP BY DECEMBER 6, 2021)
SCJ: Clarification of process for submitting documents subject to a sealing order - Oct 6
The Superior Court of Justice has issued updates clarifying the process for submitting a document that is subject to a sealing order in the following two Superior Court notices:
SCJ: Reminder of requirement to file and email Small Claims Court hearing materials
The Consolidated Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding the Small Claims Court now reminds parties that, after they file their hearing materials, they must also email them to the Court at least 3 days before the hearing. There are a few exceptions to this requirement. For further information, please see the webpage of the Superior Court of Justice.
OCJ: Enhanced Designation Pilot Expanded to College Park, October 4
The pilot project authorizing out-of-court adjournments for Enhanced Designations of Counsel will launch in College Park (Toronto) on October 4, 2021. In the pilot, accused persons whose counsel have filed an Enhanced Designation of Counsel may have their matters adjourned to the next court date without the matter being addressed in court. For further information, please see the Ontario Court of Justice webpage.
SCJ: Updated Consolidated Notice re Family and Child Protection Matters (Ottawa) - Oct. 4
The Consolidated Notice to the Profession for Family and Child Protection Matters in the Ottawa Family Court, as updated on September 30, is now on the SCJ website. For further information, please see the webpage of the Superior Court of Justice.
Check back regularly as we will update the list of courthouses and provide other updates as we receive updates from government and the courts.