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Police with radar gunThis office is responsible for the administration of the Provincial Offences Court for the County of Lanark, of Parts I, II, and III of the Provincial Offences Act.

These non-criminal charges, heard by a Justice of the Peace, can include a number of different types of charges covered under the Provincial Offences Act including:

  • Highway Traffic Act (such as speeding or driving while suspended)
  • Liquor Licence Act
  • Trespass to Property Act
  • Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (such as failing to have insurance) and
  • Municipal By-law Contraventions (such as allow dogs to run at large).

Court sessions are open to the public.

**VIRTUAL APPEARANCE AVAILABLE** 

Defendants may now select to appear at their hearing virtually on the date and time of their hearing.  Defendants may also attend the courthouse in person at 80 Gore St. E. in Perth.

FOR DEFENDANT, PUBLIC OR MEDIA ACCESS TO LIVE  COURTROOM PROCEEDINGS:

ZOOM AUDIO:  1-855-703-8985 and use CODE - 637 765 4797   

ZOOM VIDEO:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6377654797 

  • For Option 2 - In Person Appearance - Please contact the court office for information on how to appear before a Justice of the Peace.  A Justice of the Peace is available in person on Thursdays 9 - 12 at 43 Drummond St. E. Perth

 To check your ticket status follow this link: Court Case Lookup System 

**NEW** Requests for Trial may be sent by email to poa@perth.ca  Requests are not considered formally filed until you receive a confirmation notice from the court office.

 

Contact the Provincial Offences Administration Office

The Corporation of the Town of Perth

80 Gore Street East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9

Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Phone: 613-267-3311  press 9

Fax: 613-267-5635

Web site: www.perth.ca

 

For Payments, Fine Enforcement or to Apply for an Extension of Time to Pay:

Valorie Vincent

Collections Officer

Provincial Offences Court

Phone: 613-267-3311 x2247

Direct Line: 613-326-3122

Email: collectionspoa@perth.ca

 

For Trial Requests, Option 2, Docket Information and Reopening Requests

Aaron Watt

Administrative Clerk    

Provincial Offences Court

Phone: 613-267-3311 x2250

Email: aaron@perth.ca

 

For Disclosure Requests:

Jennifer White

Prosecution Support

Provincial Offences Court

Phone: 613-267-3311 x2225

Email: crownsupport@perth.ca

 

For Appeals and Refunds:

Elizabeth Gillingwater

Provincial Offences Court Manager

Clerk of the Court

Phone: 613-267-3311 x2244

Email: poa@perth.ca

How do I pay a fine?

Method

Payment Options

Details

On-line VISA or MasterCard only. Debit/VISA is not accepted. www.paytickets.ca
In person Cash, Debit, VISA, MasterCard, Money Order, Debit/Visa or cheque

Payment can be made at any Provincial Offences Court Office. Please check for hours and Town Hall Closure information before attending in person.  IN-PERSON PAYMENT ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL 3:30 P.M.

By Mail

VISA, MasterCard, Money Order or cheque.     Debit/VISA is not accepted. 

Mailing Address:

The Corporation of the Town of Perth

Attention: Provincial Offences Court

80 Gore St East Perth, ON K7H 1H9

By Telephone

VISA or MasterCard only.   Debit/VISA is not accepted.

Call: 613-326-3122 (direct to Cashier) (Leave a voice message and we will call you back)
By Fax VISA or MasterCard Debit/VISA is not accepted. Fax Payment Notice to:  613-267-5635
Pre-authorized Debit For re-occurring payments (in good standing) Call: 613-326-3122 (direct to Cashier) (Leave a voice message and we will call you back)

 *Cheques being mailed to 80 Gore Street East, Perth should be payable to The Town of Perth.

Options available on the back of the Offence Notice 

IMPORTANT: If you have received an offence notice and you do not exercise one of the options listed on the back of the offence notice within 15 days, you will be deemed not to dispute the charge and a justice may enter a conviction against you. Upon conviction, additional costs will be added and steps will be taken to enforce your defaulted fine. For example: information may be provided to a consumer reporting agency and for certain offences, including speeding, your driver's license may be suspended.

If you fail to notify the court office of address changes, you may not receive important notices (e.g., your Notice of Trial or Notice of Fine and Due Date).

 

 Option 1: Plea of Guilty - I want to pay a fine or ticket 
Voluntary Payment of the Total Payable (see ways to make your payment - above)

 

Option 2: Plea of Guilty - Submissions as to Penalty

Please contact us at (613) 267-3311 to get information on how to plead guilty before a Justice of the Peace.

** Option 2 does not change demerit points.

If you are seeking information regarding the number of demerit points that may be associated with a conviction of the offence with which you are charged, refer to the Government of Ontario's website. 

 Option 3: Plea of Not Guilty - Trial Option

Deliver personally or by mail to:

Provincial Offences Court

80 Gore Street East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9   *NEW* email PDF to poa@perth.ca

*Supporting Documents, Exhibits, Photographs, Video Evidence must be sent to POA1@perth.ca at least five business days prior to trial in the following acceptable formats only: pdf, jpeg, mpeg, or wav.

 

 Legal Advice

The following are links to legal resources:

  • Law Society Lawyer and Paralegal Directory
  • Lawyers and Paralegals - Helping You With Your Legal Needs

 Forms and Guides

  • Request for Disclosure Form
  • Notice of Intention to Appear
  • Request for Adjournment of First Trial Date
  • Guide for Defendants in Provincial Offences Matters
  • Guide to Appeals in Provincial Offences Cases


Provincial Offences Court Calendar - 1860 Court

Provincial Offences - Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

 

 

 

 

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