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Important notice 

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Chief Justice of Ontario has extended the cancellation of POA courts in the province until July 3, 2020, at the earliest.

If you had a matter scheduled in Provincial Offences Admininstration (POA) court between March 16 and July 3, 2020, you are not required to attend. Your matter will be rescheduled for a future date not yet determined. Once the Chief Justice of Ontario has approved the resumption of POA courts a notice will be sent to you with the rescheduled appearance date.

The Oxford County Provincial Offences office is closed for in-person visits; however, POA staff are available to assist you by phone at 519-537-4890 or email at poa@oxfordcounty.ca.

For more information, please visit ontariocourts.ca. 
 

Where to find more information

​​To check the case status of a traffic ticket or other provincial offence, or to request an Early Resolution meeting, please visit the Provincial Offences Act online look-up at justiceservices.jus.gov.on.ca/POA/screens/poa/POASC001.xhtml
 

About Provincial Offences Administration

Oxford County’s Provincial Offences Administration (POA) is responsible for accepting POA fine payments, enforcing defaulted fines, scheduling trials and early resolution meetings, and final transcript preparation.

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Paying your fine

To pay a fine you must do one of the following within the designated time period identified to you.

in person Pay in person

Oxford County Provincial Offences Administration
419 Hunter Street (entrance off of Graham Street, Woodstock)

Types of payment accepted:

  • Cash
  • Debit
  • Credit - VISA and MasterCard
  • Personal cheque made payable to Oxford County.

You can also pay your fine at any Provincial Offences Administration office within Ontario.

by mail Pay by mail

Provincial Offences Office
P.O. Box 1614, Woodstock, ON N4S 7Y3
Personal cheques made payable to Oxford County are accepted
Do not send cash in the mail

online Pay online

Payfines.ca
VISA and MasterCard accepted
(VISA debit combination cards are not accepted)

phone Pay by phone

519-537-4890
VISA and MasterCard accepted
(VISA debit combination cards are not accepted)

Ticket Options

If you have received a Provincial Offences Notice you must choose one of the three options outlined on the back of your ticket within 15 days.

Please review these options prior to making a decision. If you have any questions, call 519-537-4890.

Important!

If you do not exercise one of the three options within 15 days of receiving your Provincial Offences Notice, you will be deemed to not be in dispute of the charge and a Justice of the Peace may enter a conviction against you. Upon conviction, additional costs will be added to the total payable.
If the fine goes into default, an administrative fee will be added and steps will be taken to enforce your defaulted fine. For example, information may be provided to a consumer reporting agency and for certain offences, including speeding, you driver’s licence may be suspended.

Going to Court

If you have chosen to contest your ticket in court, please read the following information.

Court starts at 10 a.m. sharp, and you must arrive on time. Upon arriving, check in with the POA Court office to take a number. Numbers are handed out on a first come, first serve basis. These numbers will help determine the sequence for the day’s cases.

Please note, this order is determined by the Prosecutor. Prepare to stay the full day, it may be necessary.

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You should be dressed cleanly and neatly for your court appearance.

The following rules of decorum also apply in the court:

  • No hats, sunglasses are allowed to be worn in the courtroom
  • Gum, food and drinks are not allowed in the courtroom
  • Cell phones and audio and video recording devices must be turned OFF
  • You cannot wear shorts, cut-offs, revealing clothing or clothing with slanderous/political comments
  • Refrain from bringing small children to court
  • Address the Justice of the Peace as “Your Worship”

If you plan on requesting a trial or an early resolution, you have the right to request disclosure in the case. Disclosure is a copy of the evidence that has been collected to prosecute your case. It is given to you as it is your constitutional right to know the evidence that will be used against you.

The prosecutor’s office will provide disclosure, which may include a copy of the officer’s notes, witness statements, and/or accident reports if they are applicable to your charge.

The prosecutor’s office will provide disclosure, which may include a copy of the officer’s notes, witness statements, and/or accident reports if they are applicable to your charge. To request disclosure, email disclosure@oxfordcounty.ca. You must include your offence number, your full name and the date you are to appear for Early Resolution or Trial. Please allow 30 days for your disclosure request to be processed. If your court date is less than 30 days from the date of your request for disclosure you are not guaranteed to receive disclosure prior to your appearance date.

Under no circumstance will the Prosecutor or any Provincial Offences employee give you legal advice about the rules of the court, conduct of your case, the probability of your success, or the consequences of conviction.

It is recommended that you obtain your own legal representation or advice. There is no free Duty Counsel for Provincial Offences.

Before you come to court, know the rules of the trial court and your legal rights in advance.
The Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P.33 and Regulation 200 of the Courts of Justice Act.

Need more information?

Read the Guide for Defendants in Provincial Offences Cases

Hours and Holidays

Provincial Offences Administration is closed for all statutory holidays
 

We are open Monday to
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact Us

Oxford County Provincial Offences Administration is located at:
419 Hunter Street, (entrance off Graham St.)
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4G5

For any questions:
Call 519-537-4890
Fax 519-537-3024
Or send an email.



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Oxford County is taking steps to support our community's response to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) and measures taken by Southwestern Public Health. We are monitoring our operations daily to ensure we are taking the right actions to protect our residents, employees and visitors. Get updates at www.oxfordcounty.ca/COVID-19