Build to Certificate18th Annual Intensive Course on
Drafting and Reviewing Search Warrants 2025
Program Length
1.5 Days
Program Dates
Online (Live)
Learn with peers in real-time online environment.
+ Workshop - Online, Live
Take your learning to the next level with our optional workshop.
Online (Live)
Learn with peers in real-time online environment.
Online (Replay)
A scheduled replay of a past program, with the ability to ask questions.
Drafting and Reviewing Search Warrants 2025
Program Chairs
Matthew Asma
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Katie Doherty
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Lynda Morgan
Addario Law Group LLP
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to take a deep dive into how to draft legally solid and successful warrants.
Court decisions continue to make apparent the importance of clear, accurate and complete warrant applications, and the dire consequences of deficient drafting.
This practical program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to draft, review, and revise a wide variety of search warrants, and to identify and develop winning strategies for defending or attacking them.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program. Please note the workshop will NOT be recorded.
What You’ll Learn
Practical issues in the warrant Process: Cross-Discipline Panel Discussion
Latest Hot Issues in Computer and Related Technology Searches
Review of the Foundational Principles of Search and Seizure
Warrant Writing and Reviewing 101
PLUS! Take your learning to the next level in the optional, warrant drafting workshop on March 26. Space is strictly limited to ensure interactivity (for Day One registrants only).
Who Should Attend
Law enforcement officers
Regulatory investigators (federal and provincial)
Crown attorneys and federal prosecutors
Judges, including Justices of the Peace and lower Court judges from all provinces and territories
Defence lawyers
Faculty
Program Chairs
Matthew Asma
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Katie Doherty
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Lynda Morgan
Addario Law Group LLP
Instructors
Matthew Asma
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
The Hon. Justice Steve Coroza
Ontario Court of Appeal
Rebecca De Filippis
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Katie Doherty
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Molly Flanagan
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
David Fraser
McInnes Cooper
Andrew Hotke
Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office – Criminal, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
The Honourable Justice Mabel Lai
Ontario Court of Justice
Maggie Loda
Counsel, Public Prosecution Service of Canada (Vancouver)
Diana Lumba
Legal Counsel, Public Prosecution Service of Canada
Lynda Morgan
Addario Law Group LLP
Jason Neubauer
General Counsel & Assistant Crown Attorney, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Alexandra Seaman
Dawson Duckett Garcia & Johnson (Alberta)
Samara Secter
Addario Law Group LLP
Michael Ventola
Assistant Crown Attorney, Newmarket Crown Attorney’s Office, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Det. Dave Webster
Toronto Police Service
Past Delegate
Regulatory Investigator
“Speakers had excellent knowledge of the subject matter. Each of the faculty provided experienced insight into search warrant drafting, from basic theory, drafting to computer grounds. I really enjoyed it.”
Newly licensed regulated professionals within the past 2 years receive 50% off the regular program fee.
Time
May 8, 2025
Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time prior to the start date of the program. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 14 days prior to the start of the program. If a cancellation request is made with less than 14 days notice, an administrative fee equal to 20% of the program cost, to a maximum of $250 will apply per person. Payment is required to receive access to the program.
We will make every effort to present the program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the date, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University’s and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.
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“Every session was relevant and well-presented. The Drafting 101 session was a great refresher.”
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. The hours below are for the 2024 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
A scheduled replay of a past program, with the ability to ask questions.
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In Person: Attendance for the program will take place at Osgoode Professional Development (1 Dundas Street West, Suite 2602, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3) unless otherwise specified. Program Materials will be printed and available for pick up upon arrival.
Live Webcast: Designed for busy schedules, attend an online, live webcast using state-of-the-art video-conferencing. Attendance is via live stream with an opportunity to submit questions to the speakers throughout the program. Registration includes downloadable Program Materials and 120-day access to the program archive.
Online Replay: Watch a pre-recorded webcast, which includes a live Q&A with an instructor. Registration includes 120-day access to the program archive.
Program on Demand: Watch a pre-recorded session online, from the comfort of your home or office. Get unlimited access with our online subscription. Registration includes downloadable Program Materials and 120-day access to the program archive.
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