Brampton Courthouse Guide for Criminal Charges

The short answer

Criminal charges laid anywhere in Peel Region, including Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, are heard at the A. Grenville and William Davis Courthouse at 7755 Hurontario Street in Brampton. Most people simply call it the Brampton courthouse, and many early court dates now take place by video or phone, so you may not need to attend in person at first. However, every date on your papers is mandatory, and knowing how this courthouse works can make the process far less stressful.

Courthouse details

The courthouse is located south of Steeles Avenue on Hurontario Street, also known as Highway 10. Both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice sit in the same building, along with family, civil and small claims courts.

• Court office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Counter service: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Criminal and youth court office: (905) 456-4700.
• Crown Attorney's Office: (905) 456-4778.
• Victim/Witness Assistance Program: (905) 456-4797.

Who is heard here

The Brampton courthouse serves all of Peel Region. If you were charged by Peel Regional Police, or by the Ontario Provincial Police within Peel, your case will usually be heard here. Most criminal cases stay in the Ontario Court of Justice. The most serious cases, and jury trials, are heard in the Superior Court of Justice in the same building.

If you live in Mississauga, Brampton or Caledon, you can learn more about local help on our pages for a criminal lawyer in Brampton, a criminal lawyer in Mississauga and a criminal lawyer in Caledon. We also offer help from a Punjabi-speaking criminal lawyer in Mississauga.

Common charges heard here

The Brampton courthouse hears every kind of criminal charge. Some of the most common include:

• Assault: Our assault charges page explains the offence, the possible penalties and common defences.
• Domestic assault: Our domestic assault page explains release conditions, no-contact orders and the 2026 changes.
• Impaired driving: Our impaired driving and refusal page explains licence suspensions, minimum penalties and Charter issues.
• Theft: Our theft charges page explains shoplifting, diversion and theft over and under $5,000.
• Drug offences: Our drug offences page explains possession, trafficking and search and seizure issues.
• Youth charges: Our youth criminal justice page explains how the separate youth system protects young people.
• Peace bonds: Our peace bonds page explains how a peace bond can resolve a charge without a conviction.

Your first appearance

Your first court date is usually in case management court, sometimes called set date court. At this stage, no one decides whether you are guilty, because the purpose of the appearance is to confirm that you have received the evidence, have a chance to get a lawyer and set the next step.

Many first appearances in Brampton now take place remotely, by Zoom or phone, and the Ontario Court of Justice publishes the connection details for its Brampton courtrooms on its location page. Check your release papers, or ask a lawyer, before you decide whether to attend in person.

If you have a lawyer, your lawyer can usually appear for you by filing a document called a designation. That means you may not need to attend the early dates at all, although you must still attend whenever the court orders it.

Getting your disclosure

Disclosure is the evidence the prosecution has gathered, such as police notes, statements and video. You are entitled to receive it before you make any important decision about your case.

• Criminal Code and youth charges: These are prosecuted by the Crown Attorney's Office in Brampton.
• Federal drug charges: These are prosecuted by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, which has an office serving Brampton.

If you have a lawyer, your lawyer requests and reviews the disclosure for you, while if you do not have a lawyer yet, the Crown's office or the court can tell you how to request it.

Bail hearings in Brampton

If police hold you after an arrest in Peel, you must generally be brought before a justice within 24 hours, and Peel bail hearings run through the Brampton courthouse, and many take place by video from the police station. A bail hearing decides whether you will be released while your case continues, and on what conditions.

A strong release plan, often with a responsible surety, can make a real difference. Learn more about bail hearings, what a bail hearing is, show cause hearings and how sureties work.

Duty counsel and Legal Aid in Brampton

Duty counsel are Legal Aid Ontario lawyers who give free, limited help at court. They can explain the process, help with bail and speak to simple matters, but they cannot take on your whole case. Duty counsel may not be able to help you on the same day, so contact Legal Aid Ontario well before your court date at 1-800-668-8258.

If you qualify financially, Legal Aid Ontario may give you a certificate to hire a private lawyer, and we accept Legal Aid certificates.

How a criminal case moves through Brampton court

1. First appearance: You or your lawyer appear in case management court, and disclosure is requested.
2. Crown pre-trial: Your lawyer meets with the Crown to discuss the evidence and possible resolutions.
3. Judicial pre-trial: For more serious or longer cases, a judge meets with both lawyers to narrow the issues and discuss timing.
4. Resolution or trial: The case ends with a withdrawal, a peace bond, a plea or a trial.

Youth court

Charges against young people aged 12 to 17 are heard in the criminal youth court at the same courthouse. Youth cases follow the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which has its own rules about privacy, sentencing and records. Parents can usually attend court with their child and help them prepare for each appearance.

Accessibility and language services

The courthouse is fully accessible, and if you need an accommodation, contact the courthouse accessibility coordinator at Brampton.Accessibility@ontario.ca before your court date. French-language services are available at this location over the phone and at the counter, and you have the right to a trial in French. If you need an interpreter for another language, tell your lawyer or the court early so one can be arranged.

What to do before your court date

• Read your release papers carefully and note every date, including any fingerprint date.
• Follow every condition exactly, even if the complainant contacts you.
• Gather any documents that may matter, such as messages, receipts or medical records.
• Speak to a lawyer before your first appearance if you can.

Other courthouses we attend

• Milton courthouse guide
• Toronto courthouse guide
• Newmarket courthouse guide
• Kitchener courthouse guide
• Orangeville courthouse guide

How we can help

We regularly appear at the Brampton courthouse and can handle your early court dates, request disclosure and prepare for bail or trial. Call (647) 223-1980 for a free consultation. We accept Legal Aid Ontario certificates. Consultations in English, Punjabi and Hindi.

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