Thursday 20 February 2020

How Are Judicial Processes Being Affected By The COVID-19 Pandemic?


With the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 (coronavirus), criminal court procedures have changed to ensure the safety of all justice system participants. While you can still be charged with criminal offences in Toronto and the GTA, COVID-19 may impact your experience in getting bail and how your case will be dealt with in court.

How is the granting of bail affected?
New procedures have been put in place to reduce the risk of viral transmission to justice system participants, especially people remanded in jail who lack the freedom to practice social distancing.