POA Public Notice - COVID-19

Impact on Provincial Offences Operations Due To COVID-19

Municipal provincial offences trials are being rescheduled and timelines to dispute tickets have been extended. Do not go to the courthouse.  You will be able to handle your tickets and fines once normal business resumes. In some cases, you may be able to pay tickets or fines or handle other court business.

For more information on the order please visit https://www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/notice-to-public-regarding-provincial-offences-act-matters/.”

• As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a provincial State of Emergency has been declared. Court operations are limited during this time. 
• Statutory timelines have been extended, including time to exercise your options on the Offence Notice (ticket).
• All provincial offences trials are being rescheduled. If you are a defendant, a notice of your new court date will be sent to you by mail to the address on file with the court. 
• If you were summoned to appear in court for a provincial offence during the State of Emergency, you do not need to attend, as the matter will be rescheduled.
• If you have any questions about the scheduling of your Provincial Offences Act offence, please contact the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Provincial Offences Courthouse at 613-342-3457.

For more information on ticket options please visit our Provincial Offences & Fines page.