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2023 Calendars of Courts

Superior & Ontario Court of Justice Lists | John Sopinka

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Hamilton Superior Court of Justice - John Sopinka Courthouse

Trial Sittings

    The Civil Sittings for 2023 are as follows:

    September 11, 2023 (3 weeks) –with trial readiness court August 28, 2023 at 10 a.m.

    November 20, 2023 (3 weeks) –with trial readiness court November 6, 2023 at 10 a.m.

    Note: Counsel are required to attend speak to court unless a **Consent for Trial Readiness  Form is completed and signed by all parties

    Long Trials (over 15 days) are:

    • March 20, 2023
    • October 3, 2023

    The Civil Sittings for 2024 are as follows:

    February 5, 2024 (4 weeks) – with trial readiness court January 29, 2024 at 10 a.m.

    May 13, 2024 (3 weeks) – with trial readiness court May 6, 2024 at 10 a.m.

    September 3, 2024 (4 weeks) – with trial readiness court August 26, 2024 at 10 a.m.

    November 12, 2024 (3 weeks) – with trial readiness court November 4, 2024 at 10 a.m.

    Note: Counsel are required to attend speak to court unless a **Consent for Trial Readiness  Form is completed and signed by all parties

    Long Trials (over 15 days) are:

    • March 18, 2024
    • October 7, 2024

    2023 Trial Scheduling (Assignment Court) Dates

    CIVIL - All dates have a 10:00 a.m. start time:                                           

    • September 20, 2023                                                     
    • October 18, 2023                                                         
    • November 15, 2023                                                    
    • December 13, 2023       

    Zoom Link:

    SCJvirtual CourtroomHamilton567

    Topic: Civil Trial Scheduling/Trial Readiness

    https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/64124547837?pwd=SlMxYzNxaDZ3QzZTUmtyWW13YW1EZz09

    Meeting ID: 641 2454 7837
    Passcode: 376385
    855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
    Meeting ID: 641 2454 7837
    Passcode: 376385

    2023 Criminal Assignment Court Dates

    *Criminal at 9:30 a.m. in person/zoom & 11 am by designation (Fridays) - by zoom                                                      

    • September 22, 2023                                                      
    • October 20, 2023                                                          
    • November 17, 2023                                                      
    • December 15, 2023

    Zoom Link: 

    SCJvirtual CourtroomHamilton568

    Topic: Criminal Assignment Court

    https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/68069946381?pwd=bzhYdW5pOGswckR5bjdXWWFndENDQT09

    Meeting ID: 680 6994 6381
    855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
    Meeting ID: 680 6994 6381
    Passcode: 968397

    Federal and Provincial Courts


    Forms

    Central South Region Forms:

    Please contact hla@hamiltonlaw.on.ca if you have any issues with downloading any of the forms. 

    Note: Counsel are required to attend speak to court unless a **Consent for Speak to Form** is completed and signed by all parties

    Note:  Forms 1A and 2A are no longer required as pre-trials are mandatory in all matters.


    MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
    JSO RESOURCES

    Following FOLA’s JSO Feedback Sessions with MAG, the OCJ, and the SCJ, the following resources have been provided for your reference:

    MAG’s guides on online filing: 

    For questions about online filing, MAG’s Contact Centre for Online Services:

    o By phone:
    1-800-980-4962 or 647-438-0403

    o By email:
    CivilClaimsOnline@ontario.ca (civil, Divisional, bankruptcy)
    FamilyClaimsOnline@ontario.ca (family)
    SmallClaimsOnline@ontario.ca (small claims)

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