Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Milton Courthouse - Rm 235, Victim / Witness Assistance Program

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Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

Site: Milton Courthouse - Rm 235

Service: Victim / Witness Assistance Program

Record #: MIL3031

Last Modified: 21 Aug 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

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-878-6292
TTY Phone	905-876-1019
Fax	905-693-4203
Website	www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program
Social Media	X (Twitter), YouTube
Primary Contact	Janette Mitchell, Manager; Phone: 905-878-4165 ext 3422; Email: janette.mitchell@ontario.ca

Site Information

Located In Community	Milton
Address & Map	Milton Court House 491 Steeles Ave E, Rm 235 Milton, ON L9T 1Y7
Intersection	Ontario St N and Steeles Ave E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Established	1994
Funding	Provincial

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	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. Services include: 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 -- Helps support victims of violent crime, families of homicide victims and families of motor vehicle fatalities participate more fully in the criminal court process by providing financial assistance and court-based supports for: travel to attend key court dates language interpretation services special accomodations for victims with disabilities, such as real-time captioning basic necessities for victims of human trafficking or gun and gang violence while attending for court
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
Application	Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral To access supports, the proceedings must take place at a court in Ontario and applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria depending on the type of support requested.
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Are available upon request with advanced notice
Fees	None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories	Abuse / Assault
Youth Sub-Categories	Victims Support Programs
Service Categories	Crime Witness Support ; General Crime Victim Assistance

Agency Overview