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Fort Frances Courthouse - Criminal Duty Counsel

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333 Church St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1C9
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807-274-9571
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Toll-Free: 1-800-267-0650
iconPath Mon 8:30 am-2:30 pm
Last Updated: Dec 17, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call the application line or apply through the website

Eligibility / Target Population

Must meet low income criteria

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services

  • Provides immediate legal assistance to individuals appearing in court without a lawyer
  • Informs individuals about legal rights, obligations and the court process
  • Provides assistance in the courtroom for bail hearings and sentencing
  • Assists with diversions, guilty pleas and adjournments
  • Helps determine if further duty counsel services are required or if the matter requires Legal Aid Ontario's assistance in retaining a lawyer
  • May provide assistance in specialized courts including:
    • Aboriginal persons (Gladue) court
    • Domestic violence
    • Drug treatment
    • Mental health
    Note: Criminal Duty Counsel cannot assist with trials

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