Commencing January 25, 2021, CaseLines will be used for
any newly scheduled pre-trial motions, summary conviction appeals, or applications for prerogative remedies scheduled to be heard from February 8, 2021 onward at the 361 University Avenue courthouse.
Most previously scheduled pre-trial motions, summary conviction appeals, or applications for prerogative remedies scheduled to be heard from February 8, 2021 onward at 361 University Avenue courthouse will also use CaseLines. Once a CaseLines file is opened and used in a pre-trial motion, it is anticipated that CaseLines will be used in the subsequent trial related to that matter.
Note that for criminal matters, CaseLines will only be used where the accused is represented by counsel.
If Crown or defence counsel receive a CaseLines invitation on a matter where they are aware the party is now self-represented or has changed representation, counsel should notify the Criminal Intake Office as soon as possible. In addition, if Crown or defence counsel become aware of an upcoming matter where CaseLines fits the criteria for the CaseLines Toronto criminal pilot, Crown and defence counsel should confer with each other and contact the Criminal Intake Office.
Access to CaseLines is limited to the judiciary, court staff, lawyers, and their designated Crown and defence staff requiring access.
Lawyers are prohibited from providing access to CaseLines to their clients or any other unauthorized persons. Lawyers should plan to share the necessary documents with their clients using other appropriate means.
Further exceptions apply to the types of cases in which CaseLines will be used and what documents should be uploaded.
For more information, see the Superior Court of Justice’s
Notice to the Profession for Toronto Criminal Matters.