OCJ: Notice re Adjournment of some Criminal Proceedings in the Ontario Court of Justice

  • April 21, 2021

The Ontario Court of Justice is suspending all criminal trials and preliminary inquiries involving out-of-custody accused persons scheduled between Monday April 26, 2021 and Friday May 7, 2021, subject to a judge seized with a continuing matter ordering otherwise.

The Ontario Court of Justice is suspending all criminal trials and preliminary inquiries involving out-of-custody accused persons scheduled between Monday April 26, 2021 and Friday May 7, 2021, subject to a judge seized with a continuing matter ordering otherwise. This applies to both inperson and virtual trials and preliminary inquiries. Other criminal matters involving out of custody accused persons, such as case management appearances, pleas/resolutions and judicial pre-trials, may proceed as scheduled. All criminal matters involving accused persons who are in custody, including trials and preliminary inquiries, may proceed as scheduled.

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