Guides · Arrested in Toronto
Someone was arrested in Toronto — where are they and what happens next?
What usually happens, in plain words, for the person charged and the family.
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How do I find out where they are being held?
Call the division you think arrested them (Toronto Police divisions are numbered — 14, 31, 42, 51 and so on). Ask if the person is in custody and whether they are being held for bail. Police will not always tell you much.
A lawyer’s office can often find out where they are being held.
Where does the bail hearing happen in Toronto?
In Toronto, adult bail hearings are held at the Toronto Region Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West. Some are held by video. Bail court also sits on weekends and holidays.
How do I get to the courthouse and get in?
Bail court starts early. If you are the surety, be there before it starts, with ID and proof of address. Phones off in the courtroom.
You may wait hours; the list is long.
What are the three things to have before you go?
- The surety’s details.
- The papers, photographed.
- The office on the phone.
What do we see with Toronto arrests?
Toronto arrests overnight usually mean one of a handful of divisions and one of a handful of courthouses the next morning, and families rarely know which. When you call Remandly, that’s the first thing sorted: where the person is, which court, what the paper says. Someone answers at 2 a.m.; the file opens while you talk.
What do people ask after a Toronto arrest?
Do I have to talk to the police?
No — a person does not have to answer police questions, whether that’s in person, at a station, or over the phone. You can confirm identifying information if asked, but you’re not required to explain, discuss the events, or answer follow-up questions.
What does a surety do?
A surety is an adult who tells the court they will supervise a person released on bail and who pledges an amount of money as a promise that the rules will be followed. Two things are involved: making sure the person sticks to every condition of release, and risking loss of the pledged amount if they don’t.
Sources
- Ontario Court of Justice, accessed September 25, 2026
- Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General — Court Services Division Annual Report 2023–2024, accessed October 9, 2026
- Legal Aid Ontario, accessed September 25, 2026
- Steps to Justice (CLEO), accessed September 25, 2026
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