The Ontario Court of Justice is beginning a pilot project that allows parties to use an “Expanded Surety Declaration” (instead of the existing Form 12 Surety Declaration). The Expanded Surety Declaration sets out more detailed information for the Court about a proposed surety and is aimed at reducing parties’ reliance on viva voce evidence from proposed sureties in bail hearings. The Expanded Surety Declaration Pilot Project Protocol is being launched in 10 locations across the province, including Brampton.
The use of the Expanded Surety Declaration is optional. It is not a mandatory form in any pilot location.
For more information, see the Expanded Surety Declaration Pilot Project Protocol.
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