Simcoe County Ontario Court of Justice · Superior Court of Justice
Barrie Court House (Simcoe County)
Contact details below were compiled from public Ontario government and court listings (ontario.ca, ontariocourts.ca) and are current as of June 2026. Reverify before relying on any number — extensions and emails change. Items marked » Verify still need local confirmation.
Location & Getting There
The Barrie Court House is at 75 Mulcaster Street, in downtown Barrie, between Worsley and McDonald Streets. It houses both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice (Central East region), covering criminal, family, civil, and small claims matters.
Transit: Barrie Transit routes serve the downtown core; the Downtown Barrie terminal is a short walk. Barrie GO (Allandale Waterfront) is roughly 4 km south.
Parking: No dedicated courthouse lot. Metered street parking on Mulcaster and surrounding streets, plus municipal lots downtown. Arrive early on busy court days. » Verify current municipal lot locations and rates.
Security: Screening at the main entrance. Build in time during morning dockets.
Accessibility: Assistive listening devices, real-time captioning, and temporary wheelchair access are available. Accommodations are coordinated by Brianna Young, Accessibility Coordinator — 705-739-6528, Brianna.Young2@ontario.ca. French language services are available by phone and at the counter.
Contacts
Court Office
Main line: 705-739-6500
OCJ courts email: Barrie.OCJ.courts@ontario.ca
Court office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Counter service: Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:00 am and 2:00–4:00 pm
Payment methods: credit card, debit card, cash, cheque, money order
Crown’s Office (Provincial)
Phone: 705-739-6188
Fax: 705-739-6551
Virtual Crown (Barrie): VirtualCrownBarrie@ontario.ca
Handles provincially prosecuted matters (Criminal Code and provincial offences). Use the Virtual Crown inbox for remote-appearance coordination and pre-court correspondence where appropriate.
Federal Crown — PPSC
Phone: 705-720-1115
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada prosecutes federal matters — CDSA drug offences and other federal-statute charges assigned to Barrie.
Duty Counsel
Legal Aid Ontario — Barrie Duty Counsel: 1-888-590-3961 ext. 15
Duty counsel assists unrepresented accused at bail, first appearance, and remand. Check courtroom postings for duty counsel assignment by courtroom.
Trial Coordinator
Superior Court of Justice — Trial Coordinator: barrie.scj.tc@ontario.ca (serves criminal, family, and civil)
SCJ criminal scheduling: 705-739-6121
OCJ criminal / general inquiries: 705-739-6111
For OCJ trial and JPT scheduling, confirm the current process with the court office at 705-739-6500. » Verify the dedicated OCJ trial-coordination contact.
Justice Organizations & Programs
Bail Programs
John Howard Society of Simcoe & Muskoka
Location: 78 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, ON L4M 3M4 (across from the courthouse)
Runs the Bail Verification and Supervision Program for accused persons aged 16+ required to attend bail court, and a Digital Access to Justice Court Support Program (disclosure access, Legal Aid contact, probation/parole contact, community referrals). » Verify the current intake line and program hours directly with the JHS Simcoe & Muskoka office.
Diversion / Extrajudicial Measures
Diversion is screened through the Crown’s Office (705-739-6188). Eligible first-time and minor matters may be referred to direct accountability / diversion. » Verify current eligibility criteria and any community partner intake.
Other Supports
Victim/Witness Assistance Program (VWAP): 705-739-6560 (phone), 705-739-6603 (fax)
» Verify availability of Gladue caseworker services and mental-health diversion supports at this location and add contacts.
Court Schedule
The OCJ at Barrie runs adult and youth criminal case management, judge-led intensive case management, and plea courts, alongside family and provincial offences. The SCJ hears criminal trials, judicial pre-trials, detention reviews, and applications.
Daily courtroom assignments are posted at the courthouse. » Verify and add the recurring courtroom/docket schedule (e.g., which courtrooms sit for bail, remand, set-date, and trials, with call times) once confirmed against the posted dockets.
Virtual / Zoom Links
Remote appearances are arranged through the court office and Crown. For OCJ matters, coordinate via the court office (705-739-6500) and the Virtual Crown inbox (VirtualCrownBarrie@ontario.ca). » Verify and add any standing Zoom/Teams coordinates and the current request process for SCJ vs OCJ appearances.
WASH Court (Weekend & Statutory Holiday Bail)
Weekend and statutory-holiday bail for the Central East region operates on weekends and holidays. » Verify the WASH court location serving Simcoe County, the weekend duty counsel contact, and the process for reaching the officer in charge for a detained client. Add confirmed details here — this is time-critical for counsel covering weekend bails.
Local Practices
» Add local practice notes — e.g. how JPTs are booked in Barrie, Crown disclosure turnaround and where to direct requests, set-date court customs, and how to reach the assigned Crown for a given courtroom on a same-day matter.
Local Forms & Protocols
No Barrie-specific forms beyond standard Ontario Criminal Proceedings Rules materials are documented here yet. » Add any local cover sheets, JPT memo/confirmation forms, or filing protocols specific to this courthouse.
Notes
- The John Howard Society office at 78 Mulcaster is directly across from the courthouse — convenient for disclosure access and court support referrals.
- » Add practical notes: nearby parking that fills up, downtown coffee, cell coverage in specific courtrooms, and any construction affecting access.