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MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL - THE ESTIMATES, 2001-02 - Summary
The goal of the Ministry of the Attorney General is to become a modern, more accessible and more effective justice system that will deliver justice services that are fair, equitable and affordable. The Ministry will focus on five key core businesses. They are: prosecuting serious crime and preserving public order and safety; providing support to victims of crime throughout the criminal justice system; providing courts that are fair, co-ordinated, timely and accessible; providing family justice services including legal and decision-making services to vulnerable people; and providing legal advice to government.
The Ministry is responsible for managing the administration and delivery of justice services to all communities in Ontario. The Ministry initiates the reforms of laws and policies affecting the administration of justice in Ontario. The Ministry of the Attorney General prosecutes matters under the Federal Criminal Code, the Young Offenders Act, and the Provincial Statutes. Crown Attorneys and counsel in the Criminal Law Division conduct prosecutions throughout the province and provide legal advice to the government on criminal matters. Lawyers in legal services review and evaluate law reform proposals, advise government on constitutional and civil questions, conduct constitutional and civil litigation and Provincial Statutes prosecutions and provide advice and support on legal matters to the government and its agencies, boards and commissions. The Ministry co-ordinates the administration of court services in Ontario, operating a network of over 250 court offices. Programs administered by the Ministry include the Victim Witness Assistance Program, Supervised Access, the Children's Lawyer, the Public Guardian and Trustee and the Special Investigations Unit. The Ministry also develops policy for and funds Legal Aid Ontario. Boards, commissions and administrative agencies overseen by the Ministry include the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and the Assessment Review Board and the Ontario Municipal Board.
MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL - Operating Summary
| 2001-02 Estimates | PROGRAMS | Change from 2000-01 | 2000-01 Estimates | 1999-00 Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| OPERATING | ||||
| 124,002,052 | Ministry Administration Program | 8,634,000 | 115,368,052 | 111,512,885 |
| 140,425,000 | Prosecuting Crime Program | 17,582,900 | 122,842,100 | 105,428,691 |
| 288,193,000 | Family Justice Services Program | 17,674,400 | 270,518,600 | 274,049,854 |
| 53,058,100 | Legal Services Program | 20,148,700 | 32,909,400 | 41,859,461 |
| 305,548,800 | Court Services Program | 20,451,600 | 285,097,200 | 276,932,020 |
| 65,104,600 | Victims' Services Program | 15,082,800 | 50,021,800 | 39,799,500 |
| 976,331,552 | Ministry Total Operating | 99,574,400 | 876,757,152 | 849,582,411 |
| 46,152 | Less: Statutory Appropriations | - | 46,152 | 6,956,830 |
| 976,285,400 | < TOTAL OPERATING TO BE VOTED | 99,574,400 | 876,711,000 | 842,625,581 |
| ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION | ||||
| 976,331,552 | Expenditure | 99,574,400 | 876,757,152 | 849,582,411 |
RECONCILIATION STATEMENT - Operating
| DETAILS | 2000-01 Estimates | 1999-00 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATING | $ | $ |
| 1. Previously Published Data | ||
| 1.1 2000-01 Printed Estimates | 876,563,752 | |
| 1.2 1999-00 Public Accounts | 851,786,063 | |
| 2. Government Reorganization | ||
| 2.1 Transfer of functions from other Ministries | 29,371,400 | 26,627,788 |
| 2.2 Transfer of functions to other Ministries | (29,178,000) | (28,831,440) |
| 876,757,152 | 849,582,411 |
MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL - Capital Summary
| 2001-02 Estimates | PROGRAMS | Change from 2000-01 | 2000-01 Estimates | 1999-00 Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| CAPITAL | ||||
| 6,000,000 | Ministry Administration Program | 1,248,700 | 4,751,300 | 3,809,416 |
| 33,313,400 | Court Services Program | (22,193,900) | 55,507,300 | 45,319,987 |
| 39,313,400 | Ministry Total Capital | (20,945,200) | 60,258,600 | 49,129,403 |
| 39,313,400 | < TOTAL CAPITAL TO BE VOTED | (20,945,200) | 60,258,600 | 49,129,403 |
| ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION | ||||
| 39,313,400 | Expenditure | (20,945,200) | 60,258,600 | 49,129,403 |