City of Hamilton Provincial Offences Court – Hamilton, ON

City of Hamilton Provincial Offences Administration

Traffic and By-Law Court Services

The City of Hamilton Provincial Offences Administration Office is responsible for the administration and prosecution of non-criminal charges within the Hamilton area. Located at 50 Main Street East, directly across from the John Sopinka Courthouse, this facility handles matters under the Provincial Offences Act. This includes offenses such as speeding and traffic violations under the Highway Traffic Act, municipal by-law infractions (noise, property standards, zoning), and charges under other provincial statutes like the Liquor Licence Act and the Trespass to Property Act. The office provides administrative support for the courtrooms where these matters are heard and serves as the primary location for paying fines, requesting trial dates, and filing court documents.

• Traffic Violations: Processing of speeding tickets, careless driving charges, and other driving offenses.
• Municipal By-Laws: Handling fines and hearings for parking tickets, animal control, and building code violations.
• Court Administration: Management of trial scheduling, Zoom hearing links, and reopening applications.

Service Information

Residents can visit the counter during business hours to pay fines or make inquiries about their cases. The office accepts various payment methods, though online payment is encouraged for convenience. It is important to note that this court does not handle criminal charges (such as DUI or assault), which are dealt with at the Superior Court across the street. Visitors are subject to security screening upon entry.