Provincial Offences

Brockville Court

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

32 Wall Street, Suite 100

Brockville, ON K6V 4R9

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Kemptville Court

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

15 Water Street

Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0

There is no administration office at this location. Contact Brockville Provincial Court office if you have questions.

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• Proper attire is required - no shorts, tank tops, halter tops or hats to be worn in the courtoom.
• No chewing gum.
• No food or drinks allowed in the courtroom.
• Electronic communication devices are to be turned off or silenced - audio recording devices may only be used for note-taking purposes if the Justice of the Peace is first notified or gives express permission to do so.  There are to be no transmissions of court proceedings.  Talking on electronic communication devices is not permitted while court is in session.
• No photos or videos are to be taken without a court order.
• No talking while court is in session.

Option 1: Plea of Guilty - voluntary payment

You are stating that you are guilty and will pay the amount listed in the Total Payable box at the bottom of your ticket. 

Payment options

In person

Payment can be made at any Provincial Court location. You may pay by cash, debit card, credit card, cheque, money order or bank draft. The office accepts VISA, MasterCard and American Express. Dishonoured cheques will be subject to an additional fee.

Online

https://ipn.paymentus.com/rotp/uclg

Mail

Send cheque or money order (not cash) payable to United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Include the ticket number on the payment. It is your responsibility to ensure payment is received by the Court office by the due date or further fees may be added. Dishonoured cheques will be subject to an additional fee.

Phone

Payment can be received 24 hours a day by callling 1-855-973-2583. Provide the ticket number for reference along with your credit card* (VISA or MasterCard) information.

Fax

You may fax your ticket information and credit card* (VISA, MasterCard or American Express) information to the Court office.

Option 2: Plea of Guilty - submission as to penalty

If you are pleading guilty but want to ask for a lesser fine amount or more time to pay your fine, you can appear before the Justice of the Peace to plea your case. You must go to the Court office address listed on your ticket under Option 2.

The Justice of the Peace cannot:

• Reduce the charge
• Remove or change demerit points

Option 3: Trial option

If you are pleading not guilty, complete information under Option 3. "Request for Trial" can be delivered in person (Court office address found on the ticket), by mail or by submitting it directly to our office using our e-form by clicking the link below. Before sending your request make sure the address listed on the front of the ticket is correct. If it is not write the correct address in the area noted under the signature line.

Notice of Intention to Appear in Court

Brockville

Provincial Offences Office
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
32 Wall Street, Suite 100
Brockville, ON K6V 4R9

poacourt@uclg.on.ca
Business: 613-342-2357
Collections: 613-342-3848 ext. 5324
TTY: 613-341-3854
TTY Toll Free: 1-800-539-8685
Fax: 613-342-8891

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (holidays excluded)

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Why is there a Victim Fine Surcharge added to my fine?

The Provincial Offences Act requires a "Victim Fine Surcharge" be added to fines. This surcharge is forwarded directly to the Province of Ontario and goes into the Province's Victims' Justice Fund account. This is used to provide services to support victims of crime. The surcharge operates on a sliding scale, depending on the amount of the fine.

Victim Fine Surcharge Chart

Do you have an accessibility issue?

If you or someone you represent has a disability and needs assistance to attend Court, please contact the Brockville Court office to make arrangements. This needs to be done at least two months in advance of your Court date.

Assistance can include:

• Assistive listening devices
• Visual language interpretation such as American Sign Language (ASL)

What happens if I ignore the ticket?

You have 15 days from when you received the ticket to choose one of the three options. If you do not respond within 15 days, a Justice of the Peace may enter a conviction against you. If this happens additional costs will be added to the total amount owed. If the fine is not paid within the specified time frame, additional charges will be added and steps taken to enforce you to pay.

For example, if you had a speeding ticket, your driver's licence may be suspended. Should this occur, what is owed in total must be paid in full to have your licence reinstated.

What happens if I don't pay my fine?

If you don't pay your fine after you are convicted by the due date, it may result in one or more of the following:

• Refusal by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to issue a vehicle permit
• Driver's license suspension
• An additional administrative fee of $40.00
• Additional collection costs including interest
• Small Claims Court action
• The defaulted fine information is provided to a credit bureau

Payment plans can be arranged if you are contacted by a collections agency.  If a payment plan is approved by the Justice of the Peace, it will prevent further enforcement initiatives if the payment plan is adhered to.

What do the charges mean?

The Consolidated laws lists all provincial acts. Look up the statute of the offence you have been charged.

How do I find out the current status of my driving record?

All driving record information is maintained and administered by the Ministry of Transportation. To receive your driving record abstract, visit the Ministry of Transportation website, select Drivers, Ministry Online Services, then type abstract in the search tool. A link will be provided to request the most recent owner abstract information.

How many demerit points will I receive with a conviction?

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 or call 1-800-387-3445.

Why are there two amounts on my ticket?

One amount is the set fine and the second is the total payable. The total payable includes the set fine, court costs and the victim fine surcharge [link].  This total amount is to be paid to the Provincial Offences Court.
The set fine is ordered by the Chief Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice as the amount you must pay instead of attending court to contest the charge. Court costs are an amount you must pay for the service of the ticket and/or summons and upon conviction of an offence. The costs are authorized by Section 60 of the Provincial Offences Act and the amount is set by regulation.

What do I do when my driver's license is suspended?

The Provincial Offences Court may choose to suspend a driver's licence for non-payment of a fine. If this happens, you must pay the total amount outstanding at any Court office in Ontario. An enforcement fee will be added to your total.

After payment is made, go to your local Ministry of Transportation office to pay the reinstatement fee. Once this is paid (and there are no other outstanding fines or other reasons for suspension), your licence will be reinstated within 3 to 5 business days.

Some fines are eligible to be paid directly at Service Ontario and reinstated the same day. To see if your fine is eligible, contact the Provincial Court office.

Why am I notified of my suspension after I have been suspended?

The Ministry of the Attorney General changed its procedures several years ago, including no longer providing notice of the "pending suspension". It was determined that notice was no longer required because defendants had already been provided with notice of a pending suspension for non-payment of a fine through two methods: a ticket (indicated on the back) and a Notice of Fine and Due Date.

Do you have a complaint about the Provincial Offences office?

If you have a complaint concerning administration services, please contact the POA Services Coordinator in writing at the Provincial Court office at the address below.

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