Jury duty is a civic responsibility and an opportunity to be a part of the Ontario justice system.
Learn more about jury duty in Ontario and what happens if you get summoned.
#JuryDutyAppreciationWeek
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It’s
#JuryDutyAppreciationWeek
.
It’s the perfect time to thank all past, present, and future jurors for exercising your civic responsibility.
Find out more about how the jury process works in Ontario.
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May 5 to 11 is Emergency Preparedness Week! Emergencies can happen any time of the year – be prepared & plan for every season.
Learn more:
#EPWeek2024
#Plan4EverySeason
#PreparedON
The Office of the Children’s Lawyer is an independent law office in the Ministry of the Attorney General that delivers
#justice
programs on behalf of children under 18.
To find out more about the services available, please visit.
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Survivors and victims of human trafficking can access free legal support and assistance applying for a restraining order.
Find out more by visiting the link below.
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Congratulations to Professor Karen Eltis, recipient of the 2023 David Walter Mundell Medal.
The medal is awarded annually to an Ontario writer who has made a distinguished contribution to law and letters.
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Jury duty can be a rewarding experience, and sometimes stressful.
That's why Ontario offers free, confidential and professional counselling to jurors.
#JuryDuty
#OntarioJuryDuty
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#DYK
Ministry of the Attorney General provides court interpretation services in over 80 spoken languages.
You can request interpretation services in Ontario courts. Ask for an interpreter when you know you will need one so staff can make arrangements.
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If you’re unable to make decisions for yourself, who will make them for you?
Consider having a
#PowerOfAttorney
in place, regardless of your financial situation.
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Protect yourself from scams. If you receive a call or text seeking sensitive personal information or asking to pay a fee, it could be a
#scam
.
Think you are being contacted by a scammer? Visit the link below.
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