Bail Hearings
Preparing release plans and sureties for bail hearings for people held after an arrest in Barrie.
Criminal Defence · Simcoe County
Criminal Defence Lawyers
In Barrie
JT Defence Law represents people charged with criminal offences at the Barrie Courthouse. Our lawyers appear here regularly for bail hearings, case management, trials and sentencing.
The Barrie Courthouse on Mulcaster Street is the main criminal courthouse for Simcoe County, and its judge-led intensive case management court also serves Orillia, Bradford, Collingwood and Midland.
Arrested or Held for Bail? Call 24/7The
Barrie Courthouse
75 Mulcaster Street Barrie, Ontario L4M 3P2
Courthouse: 705-739-6500
Virtual courts: 3 courtrooms, including case management, guilty plea and youth courts. See Zoom links and call-in numbers →
Case Management
Appearing for you, often by video, while we obtain and review disclosure from the Crown.
Charter & Trial
Challenging how the evidence was gathered and defending the charge at trial when that is the right path.
Resolution & Sentencing
Pursuing withdrawals, diversion or fair resolutions, and advocating for you at sentencing.
What Happens After A Charge In Barrie
- 01
Arrest and Bail
If police hold you after an arrest, you must be brought before a justice within 24 hours. Call our 24/7 bail line so a lawyer can prepare your release plan and sureties.
- 02
First Appearance
Your first court date is usually in case management court. At the Barrie Courthouse this court sits virtually in courtroom 9 (Monday and Wednesday), and a lawyer can often appear for you.
- 03
Disclosure and Pre-Trial
We obtain the Crown’s evidence, review it with you, and meet with the Crown and a judge at a judicial pre-trial to narrow the issues.
- 04
Resolution or Trial
With honest advice on the strength of the case, you decide whether to pursue a resolution or set a date for trial.
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from people with a court date in Barrie.
01 Where Is The Barrie Courthouse?
75 Mulcaster Street Barrie, Ontario L4M 3P2. The Barrie Courthouse on Mulcaster Street is the main criminal courthouse for Simcoe County, and its judge-led intensive case management court also serves Orillia, Bradford, Collingwood and Midland.
02 Can I Attend My Court Date In Barrie By Zoom?
Many case management appearances can be attended by Zoom or phone. The Barrie Courthouse lists 3 virtual courtrooms, including case management, guilty plea and youth courts. Our virtual court page for this courthouse has the Zoom links, meeting IDs, passcodes and call-in numbers. If a judge has ordered you to attend in person, you must do so.
03 Do You Represent People At Bail Hearings In Barrie?
Yes. Our lawyers regularly appear in Barrie and are available 24/7 at (416) 830-8661 when someone has been arrested and is being held for a bail hearing.
04 Do I Have To Live In Barrie To Hire JT Defence Law?
No. We represent people charged in Barrie wherever they live, and we meet clients at our Toronto office at 181 University Avenue, Suite 2200, by phone or by video.
This page provides general information about Ontario criminal law and is not legal advice. Every case depends on its own facts. Speak with a lawyer about your specific situation.
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- Available 24/7 for arrests and bail hearings
- Regular appearances at this courthouse
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