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Due to ongoing construction, there is no public parking at the Perth County Courthouse (1 Huron Street, Stratford) facility. All visitors should plan to park elsewhere. Until further notice, the only entrance to 1 Huron Street is located through the door on the St. Andrew Street side of the building.
For a map of available parking locations downtown, click here. Should you have any questions prior to your visit, please call 519-271-0531 ext. 249 or click here to email Provincial Offences.
On this page
- Going to Court
- Location
- Hours of Operation
- Offence Notice (traffic ticket) Options
- Disclosure Request
- Check the Status of Traffic Tickets and Fines Online
- Other Information
Going to Court:
Provincial Offences Courts have resumed (early resolutions, trials, set date, adjournments, etc.). These matters are able to proceed by Zoom (audio or video) appearance or in-person appearance.
Given the continued operational impacts of COVID-19 to court operations, the Ontario Court of Justice recognizes the need to offer remote and in-person court options for parties and participants in POA proceedings to ensure access to justice is maintained.
Perth County Provincial Offences Court has expanded the use of technology in the courtroom. The Perth County Provincial Offences Court uses Zoom for remote appearances. The use of Zoom allows defendants to appear by video or audio on their scheduled appearance date. Click the button below for how to attend a Zoom appearance.
Click here for Zoom Videoconference Access Information
Helpful Resources:
- Perth County User Guide and Best Practices for Remote Hearings (PDF)
- The Advocates' Society Best Practices for Remote Hearings (PDF)
Location
We are located on the first level of the Perth County Courthouse at 1 Huron Street in Stratford.
Due to ongoing construction, there is no public parking at the Perth County Courthouse (1 Huron Street, Stratford) facility. All visitors should plan to park elsewhere. Until further notice, the only entrance to 1 Huron Street is located through the door on the St. Andrew Street side of the building.
For a map of available parking locations downtown, click here. Should you have any questions prior to your visit, please call 519-271-0531 ext. 249 or click here to email Provincial Offences.
Map to the Perth County Courthouse
Hours of Operation
Our office is open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Offence Notice (traffic ticket) Options
If you have received a Provincial Offence Notice (traffic ticket), you have three options:
| Option 1: Plea of Guilty - Voluntary Payment of Total Payable |
Payments options:
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| Option 2: Early Resolution - Meet with the Prosecutor |
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By choosing this option, you do not forego the right to a trial. Our office must receive your request for a meeting, by checking your option. Your meeting with the prosecutor will be scheduled after the court office has received your request. Your initial meeting with the prosecutor will be held by teleconference unless you require an in-person meeting. At that meeting, your case will be adjourned to a court date to finalize your resolution and you method of appearance is your choice, either in person or by remote method (audioconference or videoconference). You can deliver your request for a meeting with the prosecutor to our office:
If you have moved, please notify our office to ensure that you receive your notices. |
| Option 3: Trial |
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Deliver your request for a trial
If you have moved, please notify our office to ensure that you receive your notices. |
Disclosure Request
Anyone charged with an offence is entitled to receive, free of charge, all the information in the prosecutor’s possession or control that is relevant to the charge. This could include: investigating officer notes, witness statements, diagrams, and photographs. This information is called “disclosure” and you must ask for it in order to get it. Click the disclosure request form button below to make your request and the Prosecution's office will contact your by your preferred method of notification/delivery once the information is available.
Check the Status of Traffic Tickets and Fines Online
A new online system has launched that allows Ontarians to look up the status of millions of Provincial Offences Act (POA) charges province-wide. This new online service makes it easier for members of the public to find information about POA Part I and III matters, such as how much they owe and how to pay, as well as where and when a trial or early resolution meeting is scheduled.
The system is available at http://www.ontario.ca/ticketsandfines
Other Information
| If you have received a Summons to appear in court |
How to Attend:You may choose to attend by video conference, by audio conference, or in person. In Person:
Video Conferencing Connection Directions:
Audio Conference Connection Directions:
Require Assistance:If you do not have access to a personal telephone or a computer you may:
Helpful Resources: |
| What happens if you ignore your ticket? |
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If you do not exercise one of the options within 15 days of receiving your offence notice, you will be deemed not to dispute the charge and a conviction may be entered against you. A Clerk of the Court will review the Certificate of Offence for defectiveness before entering a conviction. Within 15 days of becoming aware of the conviction, you may apply for review by a Justice of the Peace. Failure to pay the fine imposed upon conviction by the due date will result in one or more of the following:
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| What if I need more time to pay a Provincial Offences fine? |
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If you need more time to pay a provincial offence fine, contact the court office noted on the back of your ticket. If you have already been convicted, you will be asked to fill out a form(s) that will be reviewed by a Clerk of the Court. This form will require you to fill in all of the information regarding your ticket including how much you have paid so far and a specific date that you would like it extended to. |
| Complaint or comments |
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Use the complaint or feedback form to comment on the service you received at this court administration office. |
| Accessibility |
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The Provincial Offices staff are committed to equal access to justice for all, and are working to ensure that people with disabilities can use and benefit from services equally and free from discrimination. Should you require assistance or accommodation in order to access our services, we will work with you to determine how best to meet your needs. At the Perth County Courthouse, accessible parking is available in the parking lot off Huron Street, and an accessible entrance to the lower floor is available within meters of the accessible parking. Should you require assistance to access the courts on the third floor, there is an operator-assisted lift, which can be accessed at every level. Follow the signs to the lift, push the call button and an attendant will respond. Some alternate forms of documents, such as Braille, require advance notice. If you require alternate formats of documents, please contact Legislative Services at 519-271-0531. |
| Resources |
| Demerit Point System
Ministry of Attorney General - Tickets and Fines Information |
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