The COVID-19 pandemic caused a delay in criminal proceedings in Toronto Courts, as well as Ontario Courts. During the past several months the Courts have only been addressing urgent matters relating to criminal proceedings, like bail hearings.
However, the Courts have worked tirelessly to develop new protocols to safely hear criminal offence cases and conduct criminal trials. These processes are being gradually rolled out in phases. It is anticipated by mid-to late-August, all criminal proceedings will resume a more normal schedule.
If you had a criminal proceeding that was delayed due to the coronavirus, you need to make sure to contact your Toronto criminal defence lawyer regularly to find out when your next hearing will be in Court.
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