Participate in Zoom Virtual Court
If you have a court date booked via Zoom, please use the following contact information for your respective court:
Caledon Court 0661 (Ticket/Summons was received within Town of Caledon)
- https://zoom.us/j/99445263073
- 1-855-703-8985, enter meeting code 994 4526 3073# then press #
Dufferin Court 0660 (Ticket/Summons was received in Orangeville, Shelburne, Mono, Melancthon, Amaranth, Mulmur, Grand Valley, East Garafraxa)
- https://zoom.us/j/94587594459
- 1-855-703-8985, enter meeting code 945 8759 4459# then press #
Caledon and Dufferin Judicial Pre-Trials
- http://caledon-ca.zoom.us/j/82500248163
- 1-855-703-8985, enter meeting code 825 0024 8163# then press #
Next Steps When You Have Received a POA Ticket or Fine
If you received a Penalty Notice or Penalty Order then your matter falls under the Town’s Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) and these instructions do not apply. Please visit caledon.ca/amps for next steps.
Pay a Ticket
Pay Provincial Offences Act (POA) tickets or fines in-person, by mail, or online.
Request an Early Resolution
You may have a meeting with the Prosecutor to further discuss the offence to attempt to resolve the case.
Request a Trial
If you wish to dispute a ticket and plead not guilty, you may request a trial.
Parking Tickets
You can pay, resolve or dispute your parking ticket.
Appeals and Motions
If you have been convicted of a Provincial Offence in the Ontario Court of Justice (Caledon or Orangeville courts) and you wish to appeal the conviction to the Ontario Court of Justice, please direct all inquiries to the Ministry of the Attorney General.
Address: 10 Louisa Street, Orangeville, Ontario, L9W 3P9
Telephone: (519) 941-5802
Legal Services staff are unable to provide legal advice to the public. For all inquiries on how to commence an Appeal for a Provincial Offences case, contact the Ontario Court of Justice . You can also access the Law Society Referral Service , which connects individuals seeking legal help with a qualified lawyer or paralegal.
Request Disclosure
Disclosure is a copy of any evidence that the Crown and police have collected about the offence committed.
It takes about six to eight weeks for a disclosure request to be ready. It can take longer if there is any information missing on the form or if it is filled out incorrectly. File for disclosure .
Extensions and payment plans
If you don't pay your fine in time your fine goes into default, which may result in:
- Additional collection and administrative costs
- A suspension of your driver’s licence
- Fine(s) being added to your property tax bill
- Civil enforcement, which may include garnishing wages and bank accounts and registering a lien against property and assets
- Fine(s) being sent to a credit reporting agency
- Request an extension
If you require more time to pay your fine, please complete the following application for an extension: Application for Extension to Pay Fine and email to collections@caledon.ca
- Set up a payment plan
A pre-authorized monthly plan is available for outstanding fines. Request a pre-authorized payment plan by emailing collections@caledon.ca . When you apply, please include your name, ticket number and driver’s license number.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many demerit points will I receive?
Visit the Ministry of Transportation to learn how they assign demerit points.
- Why are there two amounts on my ticket?
One amount is the set fine and the other is the total payable. You are responsible for the total payable. The total payable is the set fine, plus costs and the applicable Victim Fine Surcharge. All funds from the Victim Fine Surcharge are used to maintain assistance programs for victims of crime.
- I cannot make my early resolution. Can I postpone my appointment?
You can postpone your early resolution one time. It will be rescheduled within 30 days of your current date. Send an email request with your name, ticket number, date and time your current appointment is scheduled.
- I cannot pay my fine in full. What can I do?
You must file a motion for an extension of time to pay fine. A pre-authorized payment plan is available for outstanding fines. Request a pre-authorized payment plan by emailing collections@caledon.ca . When you apply, please include your name, ticket number and driver’s license number.
- How do I change a trial date once it has been scheduled?
Please contact our office immediately to find out your options.
- Can I appeal a conviction or sentence?
You have the right to appeal any Provincial Offence conviction or sentence. Caledon and Orangeville appeals are filed in person at:
10 Louisa Street, 2nd floor
Orangeville, ON
L9W 3P9
- I did not receive my Note of Trial/Early Resolution. Am I now convicted?
Please contact the court indicated on the trial or early resolution notice to request a reopening. This must be done within 15 days of being aware of the conviction.
- Can I get more advice on which option to choose?
Court administration staff cannot provide legal advice on which option you should choose. If you require legal advice Law Society of Ontario has a listing of licensed paralegals and lawyers.
- My licence has been suspended due to unpaid fines, what do I do now?
If your driver’s licence is under suspension due to unpaid fines, please contact Service Ontario to pay your fines and reinstate your licence.
- I would like to file a complaint. Who do I contact?
Justice of the Peace
Please direct your complaint concerning a Justice of the Peace in writing to:
The Justice of the Peace Review Council
P.O.Box 914
31 Adelaide Street E
Toronto, ON M5C 2K3
Fax: (416) 327-2339Paralegal or counsel
Please direct your complaint concerning a paralegal or counsel to the Law Society of Ontario .
Police
Caledon OPP - (905) 584-2241
Dufferin OPP - (519) 925-3838
Accessibility
If you or someone you represent requires services or accessibility accommodations, please contact us at 905-584-2272 or email caledon.poa@caledon.ca .
Contact
Provincial Offences Administration - Caledon
6311 Old Church Road
Caledon East ON
L7C 1J6
Phone: 905-584-2273
Fax: 905-584-2861
Email: caledon.poa@caledon.ca
Provincial Offences Administration - Dufferin
55 Zina Street
Orangeville, ON
L9W 1E5
Public ENTRANCE: 10 Louis Street, Orangeville ON
Phone: 519-941-5808
Fax: 519-940-3685
Email: dufferin.poa@caledon.ca