Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General
Ontario Court of Justice - Justice of the Peace
- Description
- Justice of the Peace
- independent judicial officer appointed for the Province of Ontario by an Order in Council
- works in criminal law and provincial offences
- presides over virtually all bail hearings
- presides in first appearance and remand courts
- issuing process
- receives applications for warrants
- presides over provincial offences trials under statutes
- conducts hearings and makes orders under the Mental Health Act for examination of a person by a physician
- Eligibility
- No restrictions
- Application Process
- Individuals needing Justice of the Peace should call their regional courthouse first. Some procedures can be made over the telephone, via email, or virtually. Individual arrangements will be made if an in-person meeting if needed, at the discretion of the Justice of the Peace, after reviewing the case.
- Documents Required
- Call/email your regional courthouse or visit website for more information
- Office
- 613-548-6200
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- Kingston Courthouse, 279 Wellington St
Kingston, ON, K7K 6E1
Canada - Languages
- English, French
- Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice
- The Honourable Sharon M. Nicklas
- Fees
- None
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’Est ontarien
- Last Updated On
- November 22, 2025
- Address
- Kingston Courthouse, 279 Wellington St
Kingston, ON, K7K 6E1
Cross street: Wellington St and Ordnance St ; Downtown Kingston
Open in Google Maps - Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Not specified
* Individuals needing Justice of the Peace should call their regional courthouse first - Service Area(s)
- Kingston
