Effective November 29, 2021, the Ontario Court of Justice has resumed accepting applications for private prosecutions province-wide. If you wish to apply to lay a charge against another person, you can either attend a courthouse in person or contact the courthouse.
Courthouse addresses and contact information are available at the Contacts and Courthouse Info page of this website. The court has established a new remote application process. The remote process does not prevent you from attending a courthouse in person if you wish, subject to health and safety guidelines. Prior to attending at a courthouse or contacting the courthouse please review the Guide for Applying for a Private Prosecution and the Private Prosecution Application form. The Guide may answer many questions that you may have. Please note that the courthouse staff and Justices of the Peace/Judges cannot provide you with legal advice. If you wish to obtain legal advice please contact a lawyer.