The Municipal Court Managers' Association (MCMA)

Welcome to the Municipal Court Managers Association of Ontario (MCMA) website.

Our Association, since its constitution was passed in April 2002, serves its members by offering advice, training and suggestions on various court practices.

Our mission is to "Provide excellence in the delivery of court administration services" within the administration of Provincial Offences Act courts.

The Province of Ontario is divided into seven judicial regions. Accordingly, the MCMA has divided itself into seven regions each represented on the Board of Directors. Directors serve in various capacities and they are elected by the court managers within their respective regions for a period of two years. In addition, where the holder of the position of President changes, the former holder continues to serve the Association as the Immediate Past President.

In the Province of Ontario, charges laid under Provincial statutes, Municipal bylaw and certain Federal contraventions are filed with courts that are administered by Ontario municipalities who have a reporting relationship to the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.

Our members are actively engaged in promoting best and proven practices and many individuals contribute their time and expertise on various committees.

The opportunity of using the Internet as a communication vehicle permits our members and other visitors with the ability to stay in touch on various issues that affect the important work that court staff do across Ontario.