Brampton Criminal Court: A. Grenville & William Davis Courthouse

A. Grenville & William Davis Courthouse, Brampton. Photo: Transportfan70, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The A. Grenville & William Davis Courthouse hears criminal cases from across Peel Region. The practical details below set out what you need to know before attending.

At a glance

• Address: A. Grenville & William Davis Courthouse, 7755 Hurontario Street, Brampton, ON L6W 4T1

• Courthouse phone: 905-456-4700 · Email: Brampton.OCJ.courts@ontario.ca

• Counter hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.

• Legal Aid Ontario: 1-800-668-8258

Getting there

The courthouse stands on Hurontario Street near Steeles Avenue in Brampton. Brampton Transit buses run along Hurontario Street.

Parking

The courthouse has plenty of parking on site, with accessible spaces located near the entrance.

Your first court date

A first court date, or “first appearance,” is a procedural step rather than a trial. It is held in a “case management court,” where the court monitors each case and sets further dates. You can generally appear in person or by Zoom, subject to any direction from a judge or justice of the peace. Video is the preferred format, but phone access is available; the joining details appear on your release papers.

Bail in Brampton

Peel Region bail hearings take place at this courthouse. The detained person typically appears by video from the police station or jail. Sureties, the people who promise the court to supervise an accused, may attend in person or by video unless the court directs otherwise. The court does not publish bail court video links on its public page; instead, the lawyer or duty counsel (free Legal Aid lawyers at the courthouse) shares them with sureties. Stephanie Heyens’ bail page explains the process in greater detail.

Official Zoom details: Brampton criminal courts

• Courtroom 104 – What it is used for: Adult case management – people without a lawyer (weekdays, 9 a.m.), Meeting ID: 678 0541 8119, Passcode: 109554

• Courtroom 307 – What it is used for: Adult case management – people with a lawyer (weekdays, 9 a.m.), Meeting ID: 644 1012 9387, Passcode: 956630

• Courtroom 108 – What it is used for: Audio and video remands (people in custody), adult and youth, Meeting ID: 673 2614 1025, Passcode: 827214

• Courtroom 204 – What it is used for: Youth matters and federal charges, Meeting ID: 659 3898 2880, Passcode: 804548

• Courtroom 302 – What it is used for: Early Intervention Program (Wednesdays, 2:15 p.m.), Meeting ID: 611 5522 8565, Passcode: 721336

• Courtroom Bail courts – What it is used for: Bail hearings, Meeting ID: Not published, Passcode: Not published

Brampton also offers a local dial-in number: 647-374-4685.

The Ontario Court of Justice publishes these video details, and they are subject to change. Before joining, confirm them against your release papers or the court’s own page. To connect, go to zoom.us/join and enter the meeting ID and passcode; no Zoom account is required. To join by phone, call 1-855-703-8985 (toll-free) and enter the same meeting ID and passcode.

What to bring

• Your release papers or court notice

• Government photo ID

• Any letters or notices from police, the court or the Crown (the prosecutor)

• Something to write with, and the questions you want answered

• Medication, a snack for the wait outside the courtroom or anything else a long day may require

What to expect on the day

Once through security, find your courtroom on the court list or screens. Expect to wait, as courtrooms are busy. Keep your phone on silent and dress neatly. When your name is called, step forward to the front, or unmute if you are appearing on Zoom. If you do not have a lawyer, Legal Aid duty counsel may be able to help.

Stephanie appears here regularly

Stephanie regularly represents clients at the Brampton courthouse. She has spent over 25 years defending criminal charges in Ontario, both with Legal Aid Ontario and in her own practice.

Talk to Stephanie. For help preparing for a court date in Brampton, call Stephanie at 416-684-4322 or email stephanie@stephanieheyens.ca.