Toronto Courthouse

Toronto Courthouse
Toronto Courthouse

The Toronto Courthouse is a major court in Toronto, Canada located behind Osgoode Hall at 361 University Avenue north of Queen Street West. It is a branch of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and is used for criminal trials.[1]

History

It was built in 1967 as the Metropolitan Toronto Courthouse.[2] It served as Court for York County, which formerly included the City of Metropolitan Toronto. After 1980, it served solely as court for Toronto.

References

  1. "List of Ontario Court Addresses". Attorney General of Ontario. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  2. As indicated by markings and plaques on the building.

Coordinates: 43°39′10″N 79°23′11″W / 43.65278°N 79.38639°W / 43.65278; -79.38639


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