Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

Ontario Court of Justice - Justice of the Peace

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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
Criminal law jurisdictions
  • presides over virtually all bail hearings
  • presides in first appearance and remand courts
Provincial offences
  • 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
See What do justices of the peace do for more information as well as lists of Justices of the Peace available by region

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
613-675-4567
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
59 Court St, PO Box 306
Champlain, ON, K0B 1K0
Canada
Languages
English, French
Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice
The Honourable Sharon M. Nicklas
Fees
None
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Copyright
Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’Est ontarien
Last Updated On
November 21, 2025
Address
L'Orignal Courthouse, 1023 King St
Champlain, ON, K0B 1K0

Cross street: King St and John St


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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Not specified
* Individuals needing Justice of the Peace should call their regional courthouse first
Service Area(s)
L'
Orignal