Book a Courthouse Visit

To book a visit, you can use the map above or use the list below to select the courthouse you wish to visit. On the map, please click on your region to see available courthouses. Click on the name of a court to review important information and submit a visit request form. When selecting possible dates for your visit, please ensure any such dates have the necessary approval from your administration as these are received by court staff who take on this role as volunteers, not OJEN staff. Please try to book your visit 5 weeks in advance. If you have not heard back within 15 business days, please contact info@ojen.ca for assistance.

IMPORTANT:
For educators interested in booking a courthouse visit at the Toronto Superior Court of Justice, located at 361 University Ave., processing times may be longer than expected due to the high volume of requests received. Educators may wish to consider the Toronto Ontario Court of Justice, located at 10 Armoury St., as an alternative location. This courthouse replaces several Toronto courts which are now closed, including Old City Hall and Jarvis. Thank you for your understanding.

Prior to your visit, kindly advise students that it is of utmost importance to observe the Protocol for Courtroom Visits, which can be found in the document that must be downloaded prior to completing the registration form. Please dress appropriately. School dress protocol applies to court as well. Sunglasses are to be removed. Only headwear worn for religious and cultural purposes is acceptable. Eating, drinking or chewing gum inside courtrooms is not permitted. Be considerate and respectful of others and talk quietly in public spaces outside of courtrooms, such as lobbies and hallways. Cell phones must be turned off and put away prior to entering a courtroom. Cameras cannot be used inside courthouses for any reason, including for personal use such as class photos.

Security officers can ask disruptive or disrespectful visitors to leave a courtroom or the building.

OJEN is thankful for the ongoing support of and partnership with the Ministry of the Attorney General which allows us to facilitate courthouse visits to 71 courthouses throughout the province of Ontario.

“In one way or another, the law will impact on all of our lives at some point. Walking through the doors of the courthouse for the first time can be intimidating.  Seeing what court is really like is an important lesson for life.” — Brad, teacher in Ottawa.