Part I: General Matters [Rules 1‑19]
Rule 1 Citation, Application and Interpretation
Citation
Short Title
[Repealed]
Application of Rules
Ontario Court (General Division)
[Repealed]
Definitions
[Repealed]
Interpretation
General Principle
[Repealed]
Application of Code Provisions
[Repealed]
Forms
[Repealed]
Rule 2 Non-Compliance with the Rules
Effect of Non-Compliance
[Repealed]
Court May Dispense with Compliance
[Repealed]
Rule 3 Time
Computation
[Repealed]
Extension or Abridgment
General Powers of Court
[Repealed]
Rule 4 Court Documents
Format
[Repealed]
Contents
General Heading
[Repealed]
Certified Copies of Court Documents
[Repealed]
Notice to be in Writing
[Repealed]
Filing of Documents
Place of Filing
[Repealed]
Affidavits
Format
[Repealed]
Binding of Records, Appeal Books and Transcripts
[Repealed]
Transcripts
Paper Size
[Repealed]
Transmission of Documents
[Repealed]
Notice of Constitutional Issue
[Repealed]
Rule 5 Service of Documents
General Rules for Manner of Service
Notices of Application
[Repealed]
Personal Service
[Repealed]
Alternatives to Personal Service
Where Available
[Repealed]
Substituted Service or Dispensing with Service
Where Order May be Made
[Repealed]
Service on Solicitor of Record
[Repealed]
Service by Mail
Manner of Service
[Repealed]
Where Document Does Not Reach Person Served
[Repealed]
Validating Service
[Repealed]
Proof of Service
Affidavit of Service
[Repealed]
Rule 6 Applications
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
Applications — To Whom to be Made
[Repealed]
Content of Notice
[Repealed]
Service of Notice
Generally
[Repealed]
Material for Use on Applications
Application Record and Factum
[Repealed]
Factums
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
Applicant’s Factum
Filing and Service
[Repealed]
Respondent’s Factum
Filing and Service
[Repealed]
Intervenor’s Factum
Filing and Service
[Repealed]
The Hearing of Applications
Place of Hearing
[Repealed]
Evidence on Applications
Evidence by Affidavit
General Rule
[Repealed]
Evidence by Examination of Witnesses
[Repealed]
Use of Agreed Statement of Facts
[Repealed]
Abandonment of Applications
Notice
[Repealed]
Dismissal on Reference or Application
Notice by the Registrar
[Repealed]
Rule 7 Practice Directions
Power to Issue Practice Directions
[Repealed]
Part II: Pre-Trial Proceedings [Rules 20‑29]
Rule 20 Judicial Interim Release and Review Applications [Code, ss. 520(1), (8); 521(1), (9); 522(1); 523(2)(c)(ii), (3)]
Application of Rule
[Repealed]
To Whom Made
[Repealed]
Contents of Notice
[Repealed]
Service of Notice
General Rule
[Repealed]
Materials for Use on Application
Materials to be Filed
[Repealed]
Order Directing Release
Form of Order
[Repealed]
Rule 21 Release of Exhibits for Scientific Testing [Code, s. 605(1)]
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
To Whom Application Made
[Repealed]
Service of Notice
General Rule
[Repealed]
Material for Use on Application
Materials to be Filed
[Repealed]
Consent in Writing
[Repealed]
Order Directing Release of Exhibits
Form of Order
[Repealed]
Rule 22 Applications to Change the Venue of Trial [Code, s. 599(1)]
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
To Whom Application Made
[Repealed]
Contents of Notice
[Repealed]
Service of Notice
General Rule
[Repealed]
Materials for Use on Application
Materials to be Filed
[Repealed]
Consent in Writing
[Repealed]
Rule 23 Applications to Procure Attendance of Prisoners [Code, ss. 527(2), (7)]
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
To Whom Application Made
Applications for Attendance at Court Proceedings
[Repealed]
Filing of Notice
[Repealed]
Materials for Use on Application
Materials to be Filed
[Repealed]
Rule 24 Applications to Take Evidence on Commission [Code, s. 709]
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
To Whom Application Made
[Repealed]
Contents of Notice
[Repealed]
Service of Notice
General Rule
[Repealed]
Materials for Use on Application
Materials to be Filed
[Repealed]
Consent in Writing
[Repealed]
Order for Examination
Contents of Order
[Repealed]
Witness to be Examined under Oath or upon Affirmation
Examination in Ontario
[Repealed]
Interpreter
General Rule
[Repealed]
Production of Documents
General Requirement
[Repealed]
The Course of Examination
Examination-In-Chief
[Repealed]
Objections and Rulings
Objections
[Repealed]
Rulings by Commissioner
[Repealed]
Evidence Taken to be Recorded
[Repealed]
Typewritten Transcript
Preparation of Transcript
[Repealed]
Use of Evidence at Trial
[Repealed]
Videotaping or Other Recording of Evidence on Commission
General Rule
[Repealed]
Rule 25 Applications for Removal as Solicitor of Record
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
To Whom Application Made
[Repealed]
Service of Notice
General Rule
[Repealed]
Materials for Use on Application
Materials to be Filed
[Repealed]
Consent in Writing
[Repealed]
Rule 26: Applications for Adjournment
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
To Whom Application Made
[Repealed]
Service of Notice
General Rule
[Repealed]
Materials for Use on Application
Materials to be Filed
[Repealed]
Consent in Writing
[Repealed]
Rule 27: Constitutional Issues
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
To Whom Made
[Repealed]
Contents of Notice
[Repealed]
Filing and Service of Notice
General Rule
[Repealed]
Materials for Use on Application
Materials to be Filed
[Repealed]
Interventions
[Repealed]
Rule 28 Pre-Hearing Conferences [Code, s. 625.1]
Where Available
[Repealed]
Attendance of Solicitor of Record and Accused
Attendance at Conference
[Repealed]
The Hearing
General Nature of Conference
[Repealed]
Pre-Hearing Conference Report
Completion of Report
[Repealed]
Other Pre-Hearing Conferences
[Repealed]
Part III: Trial Proceedings and Evidence [Rules 30‑39]
Part IV: Summary Conviction Appeals and Extraordinary Remedies [Rules 40-49]
Rule 40 Summary Conviction Appeals [Code, ss. 813, 830(1)]
Definitions
[Repealed]
Application
[Repealed]
Notice of Appeal
Time for Appeal
[Repealed]
Filing and Service of Notice of Appeal
General Rule
[Repealed]
Processing Appeals
Transmission of Notice of Appeal
[Repealed]
Transcripts and Agreements Respecting Evidence
Certificate Respecting Evidence
[Repealed]
Amendment of Notice of Appeal
Supplementary Notice to be Served and Filed
[Repealed]
Appeal Books
Filing and Service
[Repealed]
Perfecting Appeals
When Appeal Perfected
[Repealed]
Listing of Appeals for Hearing
Entry for Hearing
[Repealed]
Appeals in Writing
Notice of Intention
[Repealed]
Trials De Novo
Application
[Repealed]
Factums
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
Appeals from Sentence Only
Factums in Appeals from Sentence Only
[Repealed]
Abandonment of Appeals
Notice
[Repealed]
Dismissal for Non-Compliance
Failure of Prosecution
[Repealed]
Reasons for Judgment
Where Reasons in or Reduced to Writing
[Repealed]
Extension or Abridgement of Time
General Rule
[Repealed]
Rule 41: Stays Pending Appeal [Code, s. 261 & 683(5)]
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
To Whom Made
[Repealed]
Service of Notice
General Rule
[Repealed]
Materials for Use on Application
Materials to be Filed
[Repealed]
Consent in Writing
[Repealed]
Rule 42: Release from Custody Pending Appeal [Code, s. 816, 832(1)]
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
To Whom Application Made
[Repealed]
Contents of Notice
[Repealed]
Service of Notice
General Rule
[Repealed]
Materials for Use on Application
Materials to be Filed
[Repealed]
Order Directing Release
Form of Order
[Repealed]
Rule 43 Extraordinary Remedies [Code, s. 774 ff.]
Application of the Rule
[Repealed]
To Whom Application Made
[Repealed]
Contents of Notice
General Rule
[Repealed]
Filing and Service of Notice of Application
Time for Giving Notice of Application
[Repealed]
Materials for Use on Application
Materials to be Filed
[Repealed]
Consent in Writing
[Repealed]
[Repealed]
[Repealed]