Durham Region Prosecution Services – Whitby, ON

Durham Region Prosecution Services

The Durham Region Prosecution Services office is located within the Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters at 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby, Ontario. This division is responsible for the prosecution of offences under the Provincial Offences Act (POA) within the region, including traffic violations (Highway Traffic Act), municipal by-law infractions, and other provincial statutes ⚖️.

Legal Mandate and Services

Formerly managed by the provincial government, these prosecution duties were transferred to the Region of Durham to streamline local justice administration. The office handles:

• Traffic Court Prosecutions: Managing cases related to speeding, careless driving, and other driving offences charged by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
• By-law Enforcement: Prosecuting violations of local municipal by-laws such as noise, property standards, and zoning.
• Disclosure Requests: Defendants or their legal representatives must contact this office to request disclosure (evidence) regarding their case prior to trial 📄.
• Resolution Meetings: Facilitating early resolution meetings to potentially settle matters without a full trial.

Location and Access

The office is situated on the Lower Level of the Regional Headquarters building. It operates in conjunction with the Durham Region Provincial Offences Court, which is also housed in the same facility. Visitors should be prepared for security screening upon entry to the court area. The building is fully accessible, with barrier-free entrances and washrooms ♿.

Transit and Parking

The Regional Headquarters is a major transit hub served by Durham Region Transit (DRT) buses. Free visitor parking is available in the designated lots surrounding the building. A drop box is available at the south entrance for after-hours fine payments and document submissions.