Useful Links for Ontario Jurors
Quick-access hub to every trusted government, legal and well-being resource you may need before, during or after jury duty.
The links below hand-pick only official government portals, reputable non-profits and in-house tools to save you from hunting across dozens of websites. Each entry is monitored quarterly—Last updated: July 2025. Bookmark this page or use the copy icons for one-click sharing with fellow jurors.
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Government & Legislative Resources
Resource | Visible URL | What It Offers |
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Ministry of the Attorney General – Jury Duty Portal | ontario.ca/jury Check status | Official FAQs, summons instructions and downloadable qualification form. |
Juries Act (R.S.O. 1990) on e-Laws | ontario.ca/laws/statute/90j03 Check status | Full statute text that governs jury selection, exemptions and penalties. |
Ontario Court Services Online | ontario.ca/court-services Check status | E-filing, fee payments and forms for criminal & civil matters. |
Court Address Finder (ServiceOntario) | ontario.ca/court-addresses Check status | Search any courthouse by city or postal code, view maps and hours. |
Legislative Assembly – Bill Tracker | ola.org/bills Check status | Follow upcoming changes that could affect jury law or procedure. |
Employment Standards Act – Jury Duty Leave | ontario.ca/esa-jury Check status | Explains job-protection rights and employer obligations during service. |
Office of the Chief Justice – Notices & Practice Directions | ontariocourts.ca/scj/notices Check status | Latest procedural updates that could change trial schedules or juror attendance. |
Canada Post – Mail Disruption Updates | canadapost.ca Check status | Check for delivery delays that could affect summons arrival dates. |
Court Contacts & Directories
Did you know? Some jury offices answer phones only between 9 am and 4 pm—plan your call accordingly.
- Internal Ontario Courts Directory – find addresses, phone numbers and counter hours province-wide.
- Internal Jury Summons Process – step-by-step guide to responding on time.
- External Regional Jury Office Phone List – direct numbers for each court region.
- External Superior Court Scheduling Notices – daily updates on trial sittings.
- External Courthouse Location Finder – map view plus transit directions.
Legal Help & Guidance
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Legal Aid for Jurors (internal)
Free or low-cost advice, duty counsel contacts and mental-health counselling specifics. -
Law Society Referral Service
30-minute free consultation with a lawyer or paralegal in your area. -
JusticeNet
Sliding-scale legal services for middle-income Ontarians; ask for “jury service issues”. -
CanLII
Free database of Canadian case law—filter “jury” to see past verdict decisions. -
Community Legal Education Ontario
Plain-language guides about Ontario law, including employment protection. -
Pro Bono Students Canada
Law-student projects that can assist community agencies and individuals.
Well-Being & Accessibility
1-844-836-6372 (6 free counselling sessions, 8 am-8 pm daily)
1-866-310-4506 (24/7, 200+ languages)
2-1-1 (24/7, free, confidential)
1-866-797-9777 (Medical advice, 24/7)
1-800-267-2530 (For jurors who are Deaf, deafened or hard-of-hearing)
ohrc.on.ca/disability (Rights and accommodation guidance)
Jurors may request accommodation at any stage of service—see our Jury Accommodation Requests guide for details.
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