Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General - Ontario Court of Justice - Justice of the Peace

Record #: 74844294 | Last Full Update: 9 Apr 2026

Description and Services
Description (Service)	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
Hours	Not specified * Individuals needing Justice of the Peace should call their regional courthouse first
Eligibility	No restrictions
Languages	English, French
Application	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.
Location & Accessibility
Service Area	Ottawa
Address	Ottawa Court House, 161 Elgin St 2nd Fl Ottawa, ON K2P 2K1 Canada Get Directions
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office	613-239-1054
Email	Ottawa.OCJ.courts@ontario.ca
Website	https://www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/judges-and-justices-of-the-peace/
Social Media	Twitter