Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services

Toronto Region


Description

Superior Court of Justice: responsible for all jury trials and civil cases, some family cases (including divorce, custody, support and property division), some criminal trials (generally of a more serious nature), some appeals

Ontario Court of Justice: responsible for most criminal trials, all bail and preliminary hearings, young offenders, provincial offences, and some family cases (including adoption, support and custody, and child protection)

Family Court intake: personnel available for referral and to assist in preparing court applications and documents 416-327-2064

  • mediation program for custody and access issues 416-326-8028
  • certified copies of court orders including divorce decrees 416-327-5440 (Civil), 416-327-2064 (Family)

Class Proceedings Act: allows individuals to bring lawsuits on their own behalf and on behalf of other persons who have suffered a similar wrong, including infringement of Charter rights

  • representative plaintiff must have a lawyer; contingency fee arrangements permitted, or may apply for funding from Class Proceedings Committee of the Law Foundation of Ontario, 416-598-1550


Court Interpretation Unit: over 100 spoken languages, American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes du Quebec (LSQ)

see branch listings for Court locations, certified copies of court orders including divorce decrees 416-327-5440 (Civil), 416-327-2064 (Family)

Eligibility
No restrictions
Application Process
Not applicable
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Office
416-326-4249
Fax
416-326-2073
Web Site
https://www.ontario.ca/fr/page/ministere-du-procureur-general
Mailing Address
McMurtry-Scott Building, 720 Bay St
5th Fl
Toronto, ON, M7A 2S9
Canada
Languages
English, French, Other - courtroom interpreters available in over 100 languages -- arrange in advance
Contact
Alexandra Medeiros Cardoso, Administrative Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Director of Court Operations
Rosanna Giancristiano
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-326-4250
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Last Updated On
March 25, 2026
Last Verified On
July 4, 2025
Address
McMurtry-Scott Building, 720 Bay St, 5th Fl
Toronto, ON, M7A 2S9
Cross street: Bay St and Gerrard St W;
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Accessibility
Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Wheelchair accessible automatic entrance
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area