Defending Clients in Lindsay

Criminal Defence in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton

Criminal charges laid in the City of Kawartha Lakes are heard at the Lindsay Courthouse on Kent Street West. Haliburton County is also served by a satellite Ontario Court of Justice location in Minden. Charges in the area are laid mainly by the Kawartha Lakes Police Service, the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP detachment, and, in Haliburton County, the Haliburton Highlands OPP detachment. Mor Fisher LLP represents clients charged in this region from our Barrie and Toronto offices, in person and by Zoom.

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Lindsay Courthouse

Court	Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice — Lindsay
Address	440 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON K9V 6K2
Phone	705-324-1400 (court office)
Office Hours	Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Counter Service	Monday–Friday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice sit in Lindsay, and the Crown Attorney’s office for the area is listed at this courthouse. A case can begin with a first appearance and move through to trial here, whichever court ends up hearing it.

If you need a disability accommodation for your court date, the Ministry of the Attorney General’s listing for the courthouse names an accessibility coordinator you can contact in advance with your court file number and the date of your appearance.

Getting There: Lindsay is reached by Highway 7 and Highway 35. Arrive early to allow time for parking and security screening.

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Minden Courthouse (Haliburton County)

Court	Ontario Court of Justice — Minden (satellite location)
Address	7 Milne Street, Minden, ON K0M 2K0
Phone	705-324-1400 (Lindsay court office)

Minden is a satellite court location serving Haliburton County. The province lists only limited services here and asks visitors to call before attending to confirm what is offered and the hours of operation. The court office and Crown Attorney contacts listed for Minden are the Lindsay numbers, so calls about a Minden matter go to Lindsay.

Your release paperwork or summons names the courthouse where you must appear. If it says Minden, attend Minden. If a matter is later moved to Lindsay, the court will say so on the record, and your lawyer will confirm the new date and location with you.

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Virtual Court Appearances (Zoom)

Many appearances in Lindsay are conducted by Zoom. The courtroom links, including a bail court Zoom room shared with Cobourg, are listed below and in our province-wide virtual court directory. Our directory does not currently list separate Zoom links for Minden; call the court office for the link for a Minden appearance. Where a lawyer has been retained, many early appearances can be handled by counsel on your behalf.

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Communities We Serve

City of Kawartha Lakes — including Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Omemee, and Woodville

Haliburton County

• Municipality of Dysart et al — including the village of Haliburton
• Municipality of Minden Hills — including Minden
• Municipality of Highlands East — including Wilberforce and Gooderham
• Township of Algonquin Highlands

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Charges We Defend in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton

• Impaired driving — over 80, refusal, and drug-impaired driving
• Dangerous driving and fail to remain
• Domestic assault and assault
• Uttering threats and mischief
• Theft and fraud
• Firearms and weapons offences
• Fish and wildlife charges
• Bail hearings, bail reviews, and breach of conditions
• Youth matters under the Youth Criminal Justice Act

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Starting Your Defence

Distance is a real factor for clients in Haliburton County and rural Kawartha Lakes. Much of the early work on a file, including reviewing Crown disclosure and handling routine appearances, can be done without you travelling to court for every date. If someone you know is being held for a bail hearing, contact us as soon as possible so we can begin preparing a release plan.

Charged in Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes, or Haliburton County? Call 705-721-6642.