The Role of the JP

Question 1

What is a provincial offence

Answer 1

Provincial offences are minor non-criminal offences, such as traffic violations. These offences are dealt with in the Ontario Court of Justice by a judge or a justice of the peace.

Question 2

What is the role of a JP

Answer 2

They preside over a wide range of matters, dealing with more than 200 different pieces of legislation, criminal code matters and municipal by-laws.

Question 3

JPs’ duties vary from province to province. In Ontario, JPs preside over criminal trials of summary conviction but are not allowed to

Answer 3

issue peace bonds

Question 4

Presiding JPs may conduct the following:

Answer 4

Presiding JPs may conduct bail hearings, administer oaths, issue search warrants, emergency protection orders, warrants for arrest, summons, subpoenas, and orders for the apprehension of children under the child welfare legislation around the clock.

Question 5

Summary Conviction Offences

Answer 5

hese are less serious criminal offences in Canada, typically leading to lighter penalties such as fines, probation, or short-term imprisonment.