Check out these updated resources at the library:

PLA Members can sign these books out of the library for 2 weeks.

Check out our new books list here: https://www.plalawyers.ca/new-books

The Ontario Court of Justice is beginning a pilot project that allows parties to use an “Expanded Surety Declaration” (instead of the existing Form 12 Surety Declaration). The Expanded Surety Declaration sets out more detailed information for the Court about a proposed surety and is aimed at reducing parties’ reliance on viva voce evidence from proposed sureties in bail hearings. The Expanded Surety Declaration Pilot Project Protocol is being launched in 10 locations across the province, including Brampton.

The use of the Expanded Surety Declaration is optional. It is not a mandatory form in any pilot location.

For more information, see the Expanded Surety Declaration Pilot Project Protocol.

Check out these updated resources at the library:

PLA Members can sign these books out of the library for 2 weeks.

Check out our new books list here: https://www.plalawyers.ca/new-books

The PLA Library will be closing early on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM for our Annual General Meeting.

If you need to use a research computer or do some printing, you are welcome to use the computer in the Liminal Lounge

If you need to return a book, please use the yellow book return bin located in the PLA lobby, next to the intercom button.

We will return to our regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Check out these updated and new resources at the library:

PLA Members can sign these books out of the library for 2 weeks.

Check out our new books list here: https://www.plalawyers.ca/new-books

The PLA Library will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, and Monday, April 6, 2026, for Good Friday and Easter Monday.

We will return to our regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The PLA wishes a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover to all who are celebrating this weekend.

We hope everybody has a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

The Court has issued a new practice direction governing bail hearings in the Ontario Court of Justice, which will come into effect June 1, 2026. The Practice Direction sets out the Court’s expectations for bail proceedings, and in particular addresses: filing materials, time targets for hearings, and identification of complex bail matters. For more information, please see Ontario Court of Justice Practice Direction Regarding Bail Hearings.

Check out these updated and new resources at the library:

PLA Members can sign these books out of the library for 2 weeks.

Check out our new books list here: https://www.plalawyers.ca/new-books

Please see below for two practice directions posted on the Ontario Court of Justice website, which are effective as of today, March 30, 2026.

Provincial Offences Act Judicial Pre-trial Practice Direction
This direction provides guidance to all participants to facilitate effective use of judicial pre-trials and ultimately to ensure matters proceed efficiently to trial and trial time is used effectively.

Jordan-Compliant Scheduling in Provincial Offences Act Matters
This direction provides guidance to ensure matters are scheduled within the timelines required by the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Jordan. This replaces the previous scheduling direction (last updated in 2022).

The Ontario Court of Appeal posted a Notice to the Profession and Public: Court Expectations on Single Judge Motions on March 16, 2026.

The Criminal (Section 7.2) and Civil (Section 7.1) Practice Directions have been amended accordingly.