A. Grenville and William Davis Courthouse – Brampton, ON

The Hub of Justice in Peel Region

Comprehensive Judicial Services

• Multi-Jurisdictional Facility: This massive courthouse serves as the central justice facility for the Region of Peel (Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon). It houses both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice, handling a vast array of legal matters ranging from traffic tickets to first-degree murder trials.
• Criminal Proceedings: As one of the busiest courthouses in Canada, it processes a high volume of criminal cases. Services include bail hearings, intake courts, preliminary inquiries, and jury trials. The building is equipped with secure prisoner transport facilities and holding cells managed by the Peel Regional Police.
• Family and Youth Courts: The courthouse provides specialized services for family law (divorce, custody, child support) and child protection matters. It also features a Youth Court division that deals with young persons under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, ensuring privacy and age-appropriate justice.

Facility Operations and Access

• Strict Security: Visitors must navigate airport-style security screening upon entry, including metal detectors and x-ray baggage scanners. Prohibited items are strictly confiscated. Due to the high volume of visitors, lineups can be long in the mornings, so early arrival is strongly recommended.
• Legal Support Services: The building houses offices for the Crown Attorney, Duty Counsel (Legal Aid Ontario), and the Victim/Witness Assistance Program. These services provide essential support to accused persons without lawyers and vulnerable victims navigating the court process.
• Accessibility and Technology: The facility is designed to be accessible, with elevators and barrier-free courtrooms. Recent modernizations have introduced more video-remand capabilities and Zoom-enabled courtrooms to facilitate hybrid hearings and reduce the need for physical transport of prisoners.