Record #:
MIL3031
Last Modified:
09 Jan 2024
Last Full Update:
09 Jan 2024
Memos and Bulletins
Public Comments |
Satellite court located in Burlington. Please contact the Milton VWAP Office for more information on location and hours |
Site Information
Located In Community |
Milton |
Address & Map |
Milton Court House 491 Steeles Ave E, Rm 235 Milton, ON L9T 1Y7 View Google Map |
Intersection |
Ontario St N and Steeles Ave E |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Agency Information
Established |
1994 |
Funding |
Provincial |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) |
Provides Information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process
- services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
- information about victims’ rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
- needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
- crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
- facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
- information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
- facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
- debriefing and follow-up support
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court
- travel arrangements and expenses
- language interpretation
- real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities
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Hours |
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
Areas Served |
Halton Region - including courts in Burlington and Milton |
Eligibility |
Where charges are laid by police in Halton Region, service is available to
- victims and witnesses of:
- intimate partner violence
- child physical and sexual abuse
- sexual assault (including historical sexual assault and human trafficking)
- families of motor vehicle fatalities
- families of homicide victims
- elderly victims
- victims with disabilities
- victims of hate crime
Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund - eligibility determined on case-by-case basis
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Application |
Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral |
Languages |
English ; Interpretive Services - Are available upon request with advanced notice |
Fees |
None |
Categories and Classification
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