The Municipal Court Managers' Association (MCMA)

MCMA representatives were active participants in all of the MAG Streamlining meetings from 2006 to 2009
MAG released a Consultation Paper to a broad range of stakeholders in January 2009
Many of the key ideas from the Streamlining meetings found their way into the Good Government Act 2009 (Royal Assent was granted on December 15, 2009)
Throughout 2010 AND 2011, MCMA representatives have been working with MAG and other justice sector partners on detailed implementation plans for the amendments (including a comprehensive new Early Resolution system which will begin March 1, 2012)
Separately, the Law Commission of Ontario is conducting a review of POA which involved input from MCMA representatives and many other justice sector partners. The review began in 2009 and culminated in a final report in August 2011 (click here to go to Law Commission website and view report)

E-ticketing
The process for issuing Offence Notices (tickets) under Part I of the Provincial Offences Act has traditionally been paper-based and somewhat labour intensive. Several enforcement agencies have now moved forward with portable computer technology solutions, enabling them to produce clear and legible tickets with less manual effort. It is anticipated that more and more tickets will be produced in this way as time goes by.

French Language Services
MCMA will be represented on a Ministry sub-committee to explore new ways of generating interest in courts as a career within the Francophone community. This will assist designated offices in meeting FLS requirements.

Ethics Awareness
The Office of the Attorney General in California has produced an excellent on-line course. Click here for more information.