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In partnership with the Ministry of the Attorney General, the Court Support Services program at Durham College was the first specialized court support training program to be offered in Ontario. Whether you are working in criminal, civil, youth, family or provincial offences court, court support services staff carry a lot of responsibility and play a critical role in the administration of justice. As an extension of the bench, courtroom clerks, registrars and court services officers must maintain and ensure proper decorum and integrity while providing high-quality professional customer service. You will gain practical skills and knowledge in all court business lines, including evidence recording skills as a court reporter and obtain a solid foundation in court support services that will prepare you for a career in many areas within the justice sector. The program is enhanced by faculty who share direct court support experience and expertise
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.
Students get several opportunities to volunteer for experiential learning events which directly relate to learning and performing the duties of a court clerk/registrar in the field. The pictures below show two CTSS students who acted as court clerks during the mock trial for the Project Lord Ridgeback event. The students in the program also act as court registrars at the Durham Courthouse for the Paralegal program college and Ontario wide mock trials learning and working with real judges!
Your learning experience will be complemented by a field placement, which will provide the opportunity to integrate theory with practice under the supervision of an industry professional. Durham College’s Court Support Services certificate program was the first program in Ontario to focus on employment within court services as well as court-related positions in the justice sector. It distinguishes itself from other programs due to the field placement course which allows students to choose placement in specific court support positions.
The most significant part of the program is the field observations in first semester visiting many levels of court and the one-on-one shadowing component in second semester.
Please note: You are required to complete a criminal record and a judicial matters check prior to entering into your second semester field placement.
T: 905.721.3000
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