Bail Hearings
Preparing release plans and sureties for bail hearings for people held after an arrest in Oshawa.
Criminal Defence · Durham Region
Criminal Defence Lawyers
In Oshawa
JT Defence Law represents people charged with criminal offences at the Durham Region Courthouse. Our lawyers appear here regularly for bail hearings, case management, trials and sentencing.
The Durham Region Courthouse on Bond Street East in Oshawa hears criminal matters from across Durham Region, including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Clarington and Uxbridge.
Arrested or Held for Bail? Call 24/7The
Durham Region Courthouse
150 Bond Street East Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2
Virtual courts: 3 courtrooms, including case management 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 Oshawa
- 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.
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First Appearance
Your first court date is usually in case management court. At the Durham Region Courthouse this court sits virtually in courtroom 108 (Monday through Friday), and a lawyer can often appear for you.
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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.
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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 Oshawa.
01 Where Is The Durham Region Courthouse?
150 Bond Street East Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2. The Durham Region Courthouse on Bond Street East in Oshawa hears criminal matters from across Durham Region, including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Clarington and Uxbridge.
02 Can I Attend My Court Date In Oshawa By Zoom?
Many case management appearances can be attended by Zoom or phone. The Durham Region Courthouse lists 3 virtual courtrooms, including case management 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 Oshawa?
Yes. Our lawyers regularly appear in Oshawa 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 Oshawa To Hire JT Defence Law?
No. We represent people charged in Oshawa 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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