A comprehensive directory of official Criminal Law resources, court platforms, and legal support services for Ontario.
Full Federal Criminal Code. Current to March 17, 2026; last amended October 10, 2025.
Access Official ResourceDepartment of Justice portal for all consolidated Federal Acts and regulations. Current to May 26, 2026.
Access Official ResourceFederal Law governing criminal proceedings for persons aged 12–17, diversion, sentencing, custody, and records.
Access Official ResourceConstitutional rights that apply at every stage of a criminal proceeding in Canada.
Access Official ResourceCanada's Federal Drug Control Statute. Governs all drug-related offences. Current to May 26, 2026.
Access Official ResourceA Federal Law establishing rights for victims throughout the criminal justice process.
Access Official ResourceFederal legislation governing record suspensions, eligibility criteria, waiting periods, and revocation.
Access Official ResourceEligibility-based criminal legal help, Duty Counsel, Certificates, and Summary Advice Line. Income threshold raised to $45,440 effective March 3, 2025.
Access Official ResourceFree Court-day legal help for eligible people, Bail Hearings, First Appearances, Guilty Pleas, and Crown negotiations.
Access Official ResourceLocator for the LAO Duty Counsel office tied to your specific Ontario courthouse.
Access Official ResourceFree telephone legal advice on First Appearances, Charge Resolution, Sentencing, and Court procedures. Call 1-800-668-8258.
Access Official ResourceFree up-to-30-minute referral consultation with a participating Criminal Lawyer or Paralegal in Ontario.
Access Official ResourceThe official page where you submit your request for a Criminal Law referral and free consultation.
Access Official ResourceLaw Society of Ontario's searchable directory of licensed Criminal Lawyers and Paralegals across Ontario.
Access Official ResourceNot-for-profit connecting people above the legal aid threshold with Lawyers and Paralegals at reduced income-based rates. Call 1-866-919-3219.
Access Official ResourceOfficial Ontario government page on going to Court, Bail, Sureties, Witnesses, Peace Bonds, and private Prosecutions.
Access Official ResourcePlain-language guides on Court dates, Offence types, Peace Bonds, Witnesses, and e-filing in Ontario.
Access Official ResourceCanadian Judicial Council Criminal Law Handbook for accused navigating the Superior Court of Ontario without a Lawyer.
Access Official ResourceOfficial A–Z glossary, Absolute Discharge, Actus Reus, Election, Judicial Interim Release, Duty Counsel, and more.
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