It provides for the creation, submission and tracking of all CJA related vouchers submitted to the court. Regional Courts Management Advisory Committee. 21.12 (1) A judge presiding over the Family Court shall be deemed to be a judge of the Ontario Court of Justice for the purpose of prosecutions under Part V (Child Protection) and Part VIII (Adoption and Adoption Licensing) of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, the Children’s Law Reform Act, the Family Law Act and the Family Responsibility and Support Arrears Enforcement Act, 1996. 103 (1) The commencement of a proceeding in which an interest in land is in question is not notice of the proceeding to a person who is not a party until a certificate of pending litigation is issued by the court and the certificate is registered in the proper land registry office under subsection (2). (5) The Judicial Council shall not make an order under subsection (2) against a person without ensuring that the person has had an opportunity to participate and make submissions. R.S.O. (a) money payable on the mortgage is promptly paid; (b) the mortgaged property is kept properly insured; and. 19 The parties agree that the Commission may participate in joint working committees with the judges and the government on specific items related to the inquiry of the Commission mentioned in paragraphs 13 and 14. 2017, c. 2, Sched. R.S.O. 2, s. 5. 2017, c. 20, Sched. 1996, c. 25, ss. 2017, c. 2, Sched. 2, s. 5. 1990, c. C.43, s. 89 (7); 1994, c. 27, s. 43 (2). (13) Subject to the consent of the Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice, sections 51.9, 51.10 and 51.11 apply with necessary modifications to the Small Claims Court Administrative Judge. 1994, c. 12, s. 8. 1990 Criteria for the purpose of subsection 51.6 (10). (4) Where a judge has commenced hearing a matter sitting alone and, (b) is for any reason unable to make a decision; or. (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing regions for the purposes of this Act. Section 46 does not apply in circumstances in which the rules of court require participation in alternative dispute resolution. A, s. 14. (b) has, for an aggregate of at least 10 years, (i) been a member of a bar mentioned in clause (a), and. 1994, c. 12, s. 13. (7) The Judicial Council shall, no earlier than 15 but no later than 30 days after making the report, publish it in English and French on its website. (4) Where the Attorney General of Canada or the Attorney General of Ontario is entitled to notice under this section, he or she is entitled to adduce evidence and make submissions to the court in respect of the constitutional question. 1994, c. 27, s. 43 (1). 2017, c. 2, Sched. 3. 1994, c. 12, s. 16. (5.4) Subject to subsection (5.3), there is no limit to the number of times a case management master can be reappointed under subsection (5.2). (5) Where a vacancy occurs among the members appointed under clause (2) (e), (f), (g), (i), (j), (k), (l) or (m), a new member similarly qualified may be appointed for the remainder of the unexpired term. (4) Where costs of a proceeding before a tribunal other than a court are to be assessed by an assessment officer, (a) the rules of court governing the procedure on an assessment of costs apply with necessary modifications; and. 21.14 (1) There shall be one or more community resources committees, as determined by the Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice, or by a person he or she designates for the purpose, for each area in which the Family Court has jurisdiction. R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43, s. 125. “prescribed amount” means $250,000 or such greater amount as may be prescribed by regulation, calculated as a present value at the time of judgment in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure. (5) Section 51.9, which deals with standards of conduct for provincial judges, section 51.10, which deals with their continuing education, and section 51.11, which deals with evaluation of their performance, apply to provincial judges to whom this section applies only if the Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice consents. 1990, c. C.43, s. 134 (1). 1990, c. C.43, s. 131 (2); 1994, c. 12, s. 45. 2, s. 15. (11) The Statutory Powers Procedure Act does not apply to the Judicial Council’s activities under subsections (8) and (10). 33.1 (1) Any person may make a complaint alleging misconduct by a deputy judge, by writing to the judge of the Superior Court of Justice designated by the regional senior judge in the region where the deputy judge sits. (9) No person shall be appointed as a deputy judge, or have an appointment renewed, once he or she reaches 75 years of age. A, s. 19 (1). 2017, c. 2, Sched. R.S.O. 2006, c. 21, Sched. (5) The Attorney General shall ensure that each memorandum of understanding entered into under this section is made available to the public, in English and French. (4) If the parties are unable to agree on the terms of the annuity, either party may seek directions from the court about the terms. A, s. 17. (2) The judge shall review the complaint and may dismiss it without further investigation if, in his or her opinion, it falls outside the jurisdiction of the regional senior judge, is frivolous or an abuse of process, or concerns a minor matter to which an appropriate response has already been given. 7. 115 Where a person is required to give security in respect of a proceeding in a court, a bond of an insurer licensed under the Insurance Act to write surety and fidelity insurance is sufficient, unless the court orders otherwise. 9 (1) The judges of the Court of Appeal shall meet at least once in each year, on a day fixed by the Chief Justice of Ontario, in order to consider this Act, the rules of court and the administration of justice generally. (a) the case is otherwise a proper one for the granting of an interim injunction; (b) notice as required by subsection (6) could not be given because the delay necessary to do so would result in irreparable damage or injury, a breach of the peace or an interruption in an essential public service; (c) reasonable notification, by telephone or otherwise, has been given to the persons to be affected or, where any of such persons are members of a labour organization, to an officer of that labour organization or to the person authorized under section 94 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 to accept service of process under that Act on behalf of that labour organization or trade union, or where it is shown that such notice could not have been given; and. 1996, c. 25, s. 1 (18). 5, s. 4. (d) perform other duties respecting family law matters assigned to the Senior Advisory Family Judge by the Chief Justice. 1, s. 1 (6). 2018, c. 17, Sched. 2019, c. 7, Sched. (16) If the regional senior judge is of the opinion that the deputy judge should be compensated, he or she shall make a recommendation to the Attorney General to that effect, indicating the amount of compensation. (12.5) If the Court of Appeal does not uphold a disposition of the Chief Justice made under clause (8) (g) in relation to a complaint made on or after the day section 7 of Schedule 5 to the A, s. 4 (2). 1994, c. 12, s. 43 (3); 1997, c. 26, Sched. 2015, c. 23, s. 3. 51 (1) The Judicial Council shall provide, in courthouses and elsewhere, information about itself and about the justice system, including information about how members of the public may obtain assistance in making complaints. 2017, c. 20, Sched. 1, s. 1 (6). 1990, c. C.43, s. 134 (3-5). 31 The parties agree the recommendations and report of the Commission following a discretionary inquiry pursuant to paragraph 14 shall be presented to the Chair of Management Board of Cabinet. A, s. 22 (10). One, who shall head the Commission, appointed jointly by the parties referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2. 2006, c. 21, Sched. 1990, c. C.43, s. 103 (2). At least half the members present must be judges and at least four must be persons who are not judges. (11) If the Chief Justice is of the opinion that the case management master should be compensated, he or she shall make a recommendation to the Attorney General to that effect, indicating the amount of compensation. 1990, c. C.43, s. 131 (1). If a hearing that the party has specified is held without a jury, or with a jury in an area named in Schedule 1, evidence given and submissions made in English or French shall be received, recorded and transcribed in the language in which they are given. 2020, c. 11, Sched. (iii) of any person in the building in which a court hearing is to be or has been convened where there is reasonable ground for believing that the person is there for the purpose of attending or leaving the hearing; (b) publish, broadcast, reproduce or otherwise disseminate a photograph, motion picture, audio recording or record taken in contravention of clause (a); or. 1990, c. C.43, s. 115; 1997, c. 19, s. 32. 1990, c. C.43, s. 105 (2-5). (3) The Chief Justice of Ontario shall preside over the Civil Rules Committee but, if the Chief Justice of Ontario is absent or so requests, another member designated by the Chief Justice of Ontario shall preside. 2006, c. 21, Sched. The Act has undergone substantial changes since its enactment in 1916. 28 The Small Claims Court may order the times and the proportions in which money payable under an order of the court shall be paid. 1990, c. C.43, s. 112 (2); 1994, c. 27, s. 43 (2). 2. 1994, c. 12, s. 8. 1990, c. C.43, s. 116 (2-5). 2, s. 5. 1990, c. C.43, s. 2. (19) The members of the subcommittee that investigated a complaint shall not, (a) deal with the complaint under subsection 51.4 (17) or (18) or subsection 51.5 (8) or (10); or. R.S.O. 15, s. 2. 3. 1994, c. 12, s. 13. (b) conducted a proceeding in any court in a vexatious manner, (c) no further proceeding be instituted by the person in any court; or. 1990, c. C.43, s. 36 (2); 1993, c. 27, Sched. 1994, c. 12, s. 16. (b) the Judicial Council dismisses the complaint or makes a disposition under clauses (11) (a) to (f). 1994, c. 12, s. 39; 1996, c. 25, s. 9 (17). (2) The Chief Justice shall review the complaint and may dismiss it without further investigation if, in his or her opinion, it is frivolous or an abuse of process, or concerns a minor matter to which an appropriate response has already been given. 1990, c. C.43, s. 103 (1). A, s. 5. 87.1 (1) This section applies to provincial judges who were assigned to the Provincial Court (Civil Division) immediately before September 1, 1990. (6.1) Before making a recommendation referred to in subsection (4) or (6), the Attorney General shall consult with the Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice. A, s. 5. (a) to review and approve standards of conduct for deputy judges as established by the Chief Justice; (b) to review and approve a plan for the continuing education of deputy judges as established by the Chief Justice; and. A, s. 14. Chief Justice, Associate Chief Justice and regional senior judges of Ontario Court of Justice. 1994, c. 12, s. 16; 1996, c. 25, s. 9 (18, 20). In these areas, parties can have a civil trial with a bilingual jury, and file documents in French with or without the consent of the other parties. 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