https://www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/covid-19/notice-criminal-november182020/
Author archives: Dennis Reeve
FINALLY a move away from our archaic paper-based criminal law system. Ontario launches a digital eIntake platform for speedier filing of criminal charges.
Jury trials to recommence November 18th
– They’ll try it again. Courtrooms will be limited to 19 persons. Let’s count: 12 jurors, 1 Judge, 1 Registrar, 1 Court Reporter, 1 accused, 1 defence lawyer, 1 Crown Attorney and 1 witness. That’s 19. No room for 1 interpreter or 1 support worker. No substitute jurors. No room for a second accused and …