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Ontario & Alberta · criminal charges

Someone answers. Right now.

Arrested, charged, or police want to talk — say what happened in your own words. Your story reaches the office with a file already open.

Free 24/7 criminal law information · not legal advice · not a law firm.

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Where did this happen?

We cover Ontario and Alberta.

Where do things stand right now?

Pick the closest one. You can change it later.

Can you pay a lawyer, or do you need Legal Aid?

Your answer changes nothing here. Worried about cost? Firms we work with offer payment arrangements — ask about options in your first conversation. They take private retainers only. If you need Legal Aid: Legal Aid Ontario 1-800-668-8258 · Legal Aid Alberta 1-866-845-3425.

When is the next court date?

If you do not know, say so.

Who is this for?

The person who was charged.

Any papers at all?

Release order, court notice, police paperwork, a ticket — anything with a date or a name on it. A photo is enough.

Take a photo of the papers.

Then read the court date off them if there is one.

Here is what you told us.

Only what you tapped. Change anything before you send.

Where does the office reach you?

Your file opens and the office is on it now. The number is used for that call and nothing else.

When's best for the office to reach you? (one tap, optional)

Your file number

What happens next

  1. 1Your file is with a criminal defence lawyer's office.
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  3. 3Nothing else is needed from you right now.

Keep this number. Quote it if you call.

We can't take this one yet.

Remandly works in Ontario and Alberta only. Nothing was sent.