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Legal Aid Ontario (LAO), an independent agency funded largely by the Province of Ontario, is responsible for the delivery of high quality legal aid services to low-income individuals throughout
Court Services Division manages more than 250 court offices in communities across the province. These offices provide an essential public service. Court staff schedule court cases, maintain court records and files, collect fines and fees, enforce civil orders, provide justice information to the public, and facilitate the delivery of other justice services, including civil and family mediation programs, victims` services and legal aid services.
Court Services also provides administrative and courtroom support to all judicial officers in the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice.
The Jury System In OntarioThe process by which juries are selected is described in the Juries Act. The lists of names are taken from the most recent enumeration lists that we obtain from the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation. Names are selected randomly for each county
Power Of AttorneyThe Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee has produced a Power of Attorney Kit that will help you appoint the person you want to make decisions for you when you are no longer able to do so for yourself. Many people believe that if something happens
Ministry Of FinanceThe Ministry of Finance - Legal Services Branch provides legal services, advice and litigation services to the Ministry of Finance. The Branch consists of 25 counsel and 19 support staff. The Branch has an office in Toronto and an office in Oshawa.
Victim ServicesVictims of crime in Ontario are supported at all stages of the Justice system, and through Victims Services, the Ontario government ensures that victims are treated with respect and receive the services they need.
Tough On The Causes Of CrimeThe McGuinty government is committed to doing everything in its power to get guns off our streets and keep our communities safe. Fighting gun violence requires being tough on crime, using strong enforcement and effective prevention, but it also requires
Contingency FeesOn December 9, 2002, Bill 213, the Justice Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002, received Royal Assent. Schedule A of this legislation amends the Solicitors Act to regulate contingency fee agreements. It contains broad regulation-making power relating