Provincial Offences Court
Provincial Offences Court Administration (102 Wellington) is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for payment of fines, inquiries, and other administrative services. Any questions relating to court proceedings or court administration please contact the office at 519-751-9100 or by email at brantfordpoa@brantford.ca.
If you have received a notice to attend court please connect to the court session on the date and time on the notice by visiting brantford.ca/VirtualCourt.
Provincial Offences are non-criminal charges primarily laid by police and city by-law enforcement agencies. Charges issued under the Provincial Offences Act include but are not limited to; driving offences, trespassing, liquor licence, and by-laws such as noise and animal control; along with Federal contraventions including hunting and fishing infractions. The Brantford Provincial Offences Office administers charges issued in: City of Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations.
Ticket Options
Within 15 days of receiving your ticket, you must select one of the three options shown on your offence notice. If you do not exercise one of the three options within 15 days of receiving the offence notice, you will be deemed not to dispute the charge and a Justice of the Peace may enter a conviction against you in your absence. Upon conviction additional costs will be added to the total payable.
| Virtual Court |
| Refer to the web address provided in your written notice, or use the following link for matters scheduled for: Courtroom 1, or connect by phone using Phone number: +1-855-703-8985 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 980 7402 9801 Password: 025410 |
| Payments |
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This option is available if you do not wish to dispute the charge and would rather settle the matter by paying the total payable shown on the ticket. A Conviction will register against you, and any demerit points that are attached to the charge will also be imposed. It is important to pay the total payable and not the set fine amount shown on your ticket. Payment options include Cash, Debit, Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, MasterCard Debit, and Money Order, Cheque, or Certified Cheque made payable to the City of Brantford Online
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In PersonCity of Brantford Phone
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| Walk In Guilty Plea |
| This option is available if you wish to plead guilty to the charge on your ticket, but want to request the fine be reduced or be given an extended period of time to pay your fine. By choosing this option a conviction will be registered against you. Any demerit points that are attached to the charge will also be imposed. The Justice of the Peace cannot remove or reduce any demerit points to be applied. Please click to understand more about demerit points. To exercise this option you must attend the court office at 102 Wellington Street, Brantford, in person on Tuesdays (with the exception of holidays and court closures) between 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Trial Request |
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If you wish to dispute the charge on your ticket, you may do so by signing Option #3 on your offence notice and deliver your ticket to our office in person or by mail. Please indicate any changes to your name and address on the back of the ticket. In the event you have misplaced your offence notice, the defendant must sign and complete a Replacement of Missing Documentation (Form 3) and forward by mail or in person to: City of Brantford |
| Past Due Payment Options |
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Overwhelmed by unpaid fines? Looking to get your driver’s licence reinstated? If your situation is complex and requires personal attention, the City of Brantford Provincial Offences Court Office may be able to assist you. Contact our Collections Officer and set up an appointment to identify your outstanding fines and discuss what options are available. In this meeting you will be provided with:
By providing us with some basic personal information we can structure a payment plan towards your outstanding fine(s) based on your individual circumstances. Please be advised, this is subject to any judicial or court orders imposed. Contact our Collections Officer at (519) 759-4222 ext. 5000 or email us at poacollections@brantford.ca to set up an appointment. |
| Extensions of Time to Pay Fines |
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If you are unable to pay your fine by the due date, you may apply for a Motion of Extension of Time to Pay for your fine. Motion for Extension of Time to Pay Fine (Form 125-126). The Justice of the Peace will consider your previous attempts at payments when determining the outcome of your application. Partial payments can be made at any time. Applications submitted and approved before your fine goes into default, will avoid your driver’s licence from being suspended due to unpaid fines. |
| Guide for Defendants in Provincial Offences Cases |
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An Ontario Court of Justice Guide is available at the Ontario Courts of Justice website and by selecting the following link: Ontario Court of Justice PDF Guide for Defendants in Provincial Offences Cases This Guide provides defendants with general information about the court process for provincial offences cases. It does not cover every circumstance that might arise in your case. This Guide does not provide legal advice. If you have legal questions you are urged to get legal advice from a lawyer or paralegal about your options and the possible penalties you could face. |
| Guide to Appeals in Provincial Offences Cases Forms |
| This Guide to Appeals provides general information about the court process for appeals under the Provincial Offences Act. It does not cover every circumstance that might arise in your case. |
| Documents and Forms |
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Frequently Asked Questions
| What are the different types of tickets that I can receive? |
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Part 1 is a ticket given to you that has a fine amount on the face of the ticket. You must select an option on your part 1 ticket. If you do not select an option within 15 days, you will be convicted of the fine. https://www.brant.ca/en/roads-parking-and-transit/parking.aspx |
| I just found out that my driver’s licence is suspended, how do I get it back? |
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If you failed to pay your fine by the due date, and haven't requested an extension of time to pay for your fine, your driver’s licence may be suspended. You will be notified of this suspension by a letter from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO/Service Ontario). If you have an outstanding fine from a conviction issued after May 1, 2010, you may attend MTO/Service Ontario; pay the fine(s) and the MTO re-instatement fee at the same time to get your licence back in good standing immediately. |
| What if I have difficulty with the English language during my trial? |
| If you or one of your witnesses requires an interpreter for a scheduled court date, immediately advise the court office shown on your ticket or summons. When selecting Option # 3 on your ticket, simply indicate the interpreter language required in the specified location. The court office provides interpreter services for court hearings free of charge. |
| After I receive my ticket, will the court forward any other notifications that I owe money? What if I don’t receive this notification? |
| A Notice of Fine and Due Date is automatically generated once a conviction is registered against you. The notice is then mailed to the address listed on the ticket, unless you have notified the court of an address change. Please Note: Changing your address with the MTO does NOT update your address with the court. The Notice of Fine and Due Date letter is forwarded as a courtesy only. If you do not receive the notice, the full amount outstanding (including Victim Fine Surcharge + court costs) is still required and must be paid in full by the due date in order to avoid enforcement and additional costs. The ticket issued to you by the officer is your formal notification that a charge has been laid and you must choose an option within 15 days and follow up with the court regarding the status of the charge. |
| What are the two different fine amounts on my ticket? What is a Victim Fine Surcharge? |
| The lesser amount is the legislated set fine for the offence in which you have been charged. The higher amount is the Total Payable, which must be paid. The total payable is inclusive of the set fine relating to the offence you have been charged, court costs and the victim fine surcharge. Court costs are authorized by Section 60 of the Provincial Offences Act and the amount is set by regulation. These costs are a set amount to be paid by the defendant for:
For further information on Victim Fine Surcharge visit: www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/000161 |
| Who can issue Provincial Offences Notices (tickets)? |
There are several enforcement agencies in the Brantford service area who can issue charges, including but not limited to;
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| Why am I getting calls from a Collections Agency? Who are they? |
| If you are receiving phone calls from a collections agency by the name of Partners in Credit, they are contacting you about an outstanding fine that you may have with the Brantford Provincial Offences Court Office. If you require more information, please contact our office at 519-751-9100 or email us at brantfordpoa@brantford.ca |
| How do demerit points work? |
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The demerit point system is administered by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO/Service Ontario). Demerit points are attached to the specific charge in which you face, and therefore it is not possible to reduce the number of demerit points unless the charge is amended.
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| How do I find out if I have any outstanding fines? |
| Call or visit the Provincial Offences Court Office to find out if you have outstanding fines and how much in fines you owe. Be sure to have some photo ID with you so court representatives may better assist you. You may obtain this information by contacting the office at 519-751-9100 or e-mail us at brantfordpoa@brantford.ca or attend in person to: Brantford Provincial Offences Court Office 102 Wellington Street Brantford, Ontario, N3T 2M3 |
| What if I need more time to pay a Provincial Offences fine? |
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Newly issued tickets
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| What if I missed my trial date and was convicted? |
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Part 1 Tickets
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| What if I cannot attend my court date? What can I do? |
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If you are unable to attend court, you have 2 options:
OR 2. If you have adjourned your trial previously, you must file a Notice of Motion to request to have your trial date re-scheduled. You must serve the prosecutor with Notice of your Motion in advance of the trial date, pursuant to legislative time restrictions. Once your motion is filed with court administration, a court date will be selected whereby you must attend and request the adjournment before a Justice of the Peace. |
| Can I pay my parking ticket at the Provincial Offences Office? |
| Parking tickets must be paid at the location indicated on the back of the ticket. City of Brantford parking tickets can only be paid at the Parking Enforcement Office at: City of Brantford Parking Parking Enforcement Office Market Centre Parkade 59 Icomm Drive Brantford, Ontario N3S 7N5 Telephone: (519) 753-2311 www.brantford.ca/transportation/parking.aspx The enforcement office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A mail drop at this location is accessible 24 hours a day. Newly issued County of Brant Parking tickets must be paid at: County of Brant Parking 26 Park Avenue Burford, ON N0E 1A0 Phone: 519-449-2451 Toll Free: 1-888-250-2295 Fax: 519-449-2454 www.brant.ca/en/county-government/contact-us.asp If your County of Brant parking ticket is past due, you may be able to pay it at the Brantford Provincial Offences Court located at 102 Wellington Street. Contact the County of Brant Parking office to find out. |
| Can I wait and pay my fines when I renew my sticker for my plate or renew my driver’s licence? |
| Driving-related fines do not always affect your licence plate renewal, and therefore you should not wait until your sticker is due to be renewed to pay your fine(s). Your plate renewal may also be affected by other types of charges such as; parking tickets, Highway 407 Toll fees, or red light camera charges. You must pay all other fines at a Provincial Offences Court Office. Failure to pay driving-related charges by the your due date may result in the suspension of your driver's licence. |
| Is the Brantford Courthouse accessible? |
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If you or someone that you represent requires services or accommodation in the courthouse, please contact: Jason Carriere, Manager of Court Administration Please ensure your request for accommodation is made as far in advance as possible in order to allow the court time to coordinate accordingly. A minimum of two weeks notice is recommended. |
| How do I appeal my conviction? |
| You must attend the court within 30 days of your conviction to complete the appeal documents. If you are convicted at your trial and you do not agree with the Justice of the Peace's decision, you may file an appeal to the Ontario Court of Justice. You must attend the court in which the conviction was issued within 30 days of your conviction and complete the appeal documents. Prior to filing an appeal the fine must be paid at any municipally operated Provincial Offences Court location and will be refunded if the appeal is successful. A recognizance must be applied for if a fine cannot be paid in advance. When filing an appeal, a transcript must be ordered if a trial was held. Once a transcript is completed the Provincial Offences Court will contact the ordering party. You must then pick-up and file your transcript with the Appeal Court within 30 days of notification. Failure to do so may result in your Appeal Application being scheduled before the Appeal court and noted as abandoned. Please refer to the Guide to Appeals for more information. |
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