Halton Consolidated Courthouse

cancelled

Opportunity Halton's courthouse was built in 1962 and has numerous safety and efficiency deficiencies. According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of the Attorney General,  a request for proposals for a design expert to advise on and work with the ministry on the courthouse was issued in June 2016. The new, 21-courtroom facility will offer a broad range of justice, family, social and victim services, bringing the Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice operations in Milton and Burlington together at one accessible location.  The new building will feature new technology to make the court run more efficiently to help speed up the criminal justice system in the Halton Region. For example, witnesses and other vulnerable persons will be able to appear before court from remote locations through video conferencing or from a secure room through closed-circuit television. Halton is one of the fastest-growing regions in the province, with a projected growth rate of over 60 per cent between now and 2041. Ontario is investing in a new courthouse that will help families settle disputes faster, reduce time-to-trial, and better serve the needs of people living and working in Halton region. Innovations Bringing justice services together under one roof in a modern, accessible facility helps reduce delays in the court system and increases access to justice The courthouse will be designed to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification with a focus on energy efficiency, healthy indoor environments and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The Ministry of Infrastructure has identified Halton Region Consolidated Courthouse as one of five pilot projects that will include community benefits.

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