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For Immediate Release
December 11, 2006 ONTARIO OPENS FIRST MAJOR CRIME COURT
Courtroom Designed To Accommodate Complex Gang-Related Trials
TORONTO — Ontario is now better equipped to handle large trials with its first major crime court, Attorney General Michael Bryant announced today. "This major crime court is an integral piece of Ontario's Guns and Gangs Strategy," said Bryant. "We have a number of large-scale, gang-related cases making their way through the system. We have already expanded our prosecution team to include dozens and dozens more Crown prosecutors and now, with this new courtroom, we are further increasing the ability of the criminal justice system to accommodate the unique requirements of complex trials." The new courtroom facility at 361 University Avenue in Toronto will include extra security measures, a separate enclosed entrance for witnesses, a prisoner box that can hold multiple accused, larger jury boxes and specialized technical systems to allow for the presentation of large volumes of evidence. Many of the extra features are mobile so that they can be used, if needed, in trials across the province. "We've designed this courtroom with maximum flexibility to ensure the courtroom is being used at all times," said Bryant. "Starting today, it can house regular criminal trials but it can also accommodate major-scale, complex gang cases when needed." A second similar major crime court is currently under construction at the 2201 Finch Avenue Courthouse in Toronto. It is scheduled to open in fall 2007. The McGuinty government is committed to fighting gun crime. That is why it is implementing a $51-million package of initiatives, including:
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