Court Support and Accessibility
Make a complaint
You can submit a formal complaint on the conduct of a Justice of the Peace, court administration staff or prosecutors.
To submit a complaint about a Justice of the Peace:
To submit a complaint about court administration staff or prosecutors:
- Email the Provincial Offences Court
- Mail a written complaint to Manager, Court Services, 445 East Main St., Welland, L3B 3X7
Support for disabilities
If you or someone that you represent needs accessibility services or accommodation:
- Call 905-687-6590 ext. 1592
- Email Supervisor of Court Administration
Request your accommodation as early as possible to give the court time to review and work with you to determine the most appropriate support.
Some accommodations may not be possible without enough notice. At least two weeks notice is recommended.
No recordings
Recording of court matters by video or audio is strictly prohibited without preauthorization, as per the Courts of Justice Act.
Court interpreter
Court proceedings are done in English (and French, when requested).
If you need help in another language for your court appearance, you may request an interpreter. Contact the Niagara Region Provincial Offences Court once you have a court date.
For more information about court interpreters, visit get a court interpreter.