Provincial Offences Court – Brantford, ON

Administration of Provincial Offences

The Provincial Offences Court in Brantford, located at 102 Wellington Square, is the judicial centre responsible for processing and adjudicating non-criminal charges in the region. Administered by the City of Brantford on behalf of the Ministry of the Attorney General, this court handles offences under provincial statutes such as the Highway Traffic Act (speeding, careless driving), the Liquor Licence and Control Act, and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. It also manages municipal by-law infractions for Brantford, the County of Brant, and the Six Nations of the Grand River. This facility is distinct from the criminal courts, focusing solely on regulatory and administrative justice.

Services and Ticket Management

The court office provides essential administrative support for defendants and the general public:

• Fine Payments: Citizens can pay fines for traffic tickets and other provincial offences. The office accepts various payment methods and also facilitates online payments via payfines.ca.
• Trial Requests: Defendants who wish to dispute a charge can file a request for trial here. The staff schedule court dates and issue notices of trial.
• Early Resolution: For certain offences, individuals can request a meeting with a prosecutor to discuss a potential resolution before going to trial.
• Extensions and Reopenings: The administration handles applications for extensions of time to pay fines or requests to reopen convictions if a defendant missed their hearing through no fault of their own.
• General Inquiries: Staff assist with understanding the options available on the back of a ticket (plea of guilty, early resolution, or trial) and navigating the procedural steps.

Visiting the Court

The Provincial Offences Court is situated in the downtown core, separate from the Superior Court building. It features a public counter open during business hours for in-person transactions. The facility is equipped to hold hearings and trials, presided over by Justices of the Peace. Accessibility features include wheelchair access and support for those with hearing impairments. Visitors should note that while this court handles ”tickets,” the legal proceedings are formal, and proper courtroom decorum is expected. 🏛️🚗