Tickets, Fines and Collections
The Northumberland County Provincial Offences office handles charges under the Provincial Offences Act and municipal by-laws.
Types of tickets
The type of ticket you get impacts what options you have:
Offence notice (ICON location code 2760) | ||||||
You need to choose one of the options found on your ticket within 15 days.
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Parking tickets | ||||||
Parking tickets vary by municipality. Please read the instructions on the back of your ticket. Please contact the municipality that issued the ticket for information on how and where to pay. We do not have access to your parking ticket information until the municipality notifies our court. This can take between 35-65 days after you receive the ticket. |
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An officer will issue a summons for more serious offences. It has no set fine amount. If you have received a summons, you or your representative (lawyer or licensed paralegal) will have to attend the court date. The summons notice includes a date, time and court location. Please note that there is no duty counsel provided for any Provincial Offence matters. What to do if you can't attend your summons dateIn emergencies, you can send someone to appear for you. The person has to be at least 16 years old and needs your written consent. It is up to the court to approve a change of court date. A new date will be set if the adjournment is granted. If the adjournment request is denied, the court will address your matter in your absence. If no one appears on your summons date, a trial date will be scheduled. You will not receive further notice. You do not need to be in court to be found guilty and sentenced. If no one attends, you must contact the Provincial Offences office to find out the outcome of your court appearance. |
Check the status of your ticket
Check your ticket status to get information about tickets or fines including how much you owe and where to pay.
More information
Extension of time to pay a fine |
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If you cannot pay your fine by the due date, you can apply for an extension. To do this, you must file a Motion for Extension of Time to Pay. You can submit this form in person or by mail, email or fax.
Fax: (905)-372-6529 Please ensure you provide an updated mailing address, email or telephone number on your form. |
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Failure to pay |
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Failure to pay your fine by the due date can cause:
Learn how you can reinstate a suspended driver’s licence. |
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Disclosure requests |
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Disclosure is a copy of the officer's notes. How you can request disclosure depends on the ticket you received.
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Reopening |
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Appeals |
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Please refer to the Guide to Appeals in Provincial Offences for more information.
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Transcripts |
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A transcript is a typed record of a court proceeding. If you would like to order a transcript of a Court proceeding, please refer to the official transcriptionist directory for more information. |
Courtroom Conduct |
Thank you for your cooperation. |
Forms and resources
Forms |
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Change of address |
Please note that we must be notified of an address change separately from changing your address at Service Ontario. The Change of Address Form changes your address on active files in the Northumberland County region only. |
Guide for Defendants in Provincial Offences Cases |
For general information about the court process for provincial offences cases, please view the Guide for Defendants in Provincial Offences Cases. |
Replace missing documentation |
If you have misplaced your ticket, you can choose an option with the Missing Documentation form. If you need help filling in the form, please call the office at 905-372-3329 ext. 5300. The form can be submitted in-person or by fax, email or mail. Fax: (905)-373-6529 |
Request an interpreter |
Court Interpreters assist you with translation. All interpreter requests must be made 6 weeks in advance.
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What is the Victim Fine Surcharge? |
You have to pay a Victim Fine Surcharge on every fine except parking. The fee is added by the Province of Ontario. It is collected to help victims of crime. The amount varies based on the amount of your set fine. |