Provincial Offences Court
Provincial Offences Court
The POA Court facility at 362 Montreal Street is open. Fines can be paid online, in-person, by phone, or by mailing a cheque or money order payable to ‘City of Kingston’.
Questions?
If you need more time to pay a fine or have questions about your fine, court date or the options available to you, call 613-547-8557 or email poacourt@cityofkingston.ca.
Court can be attended in person at 362 Montreal Street or remotely using Zoom.
Attend court remotely
- Join online using Zoom or by phone at 1-647-374-4685 or 1-647-558-0588 (long-distance charges may apply)
- Meeting ID: 848 6863 0888
- View the Remote Court Appearances Guide
Facility Info
The Provincial Offences Court and administration office are located at 362 Montreal St., and are operated by the City on behalf of the City of Kingston and Frontenac County.
The Court's responsibilities include:
- Processing Provincial Offence charges – non-criminal offences including: speeding, careless driving, failing to surrender your insurance card, liquor offences; and trespassing.
- Accepting fine payments for Provincial Offence charges.
- Scheduling trials and management of the courtrooms.
- Processing walk-in guilty pleas, reopening applications, extensions of time to pay, and appeals.
- Enforcement and collection of outstanding fines.
Prosecutor’s Office
Effective March 7, 2022, pursuant to an Interim Transfer Agreement between the Province of Ontario and the City of Kingston, the prosecution of proceedings commenced under Part III of the Provincial Offences Act has been transferred from the Crown’s office to the City of Kingston. The City also prosecutes proceedings commenced under Parts I and II of the Provincial Offences Act. To contact the Prosecutor’s Office, call 613-546-4291 ext. 1616 or email poaprosecutor@cityofkingston.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to do if you receive a Provincial Offence Notice
If you receive an Offence Notice you have 15 days from the date you receive the offence notice to pursue one of these options:
Option 1: Pay the Total Payable (Plea of Guilty)
Payment can be made online, or in person at 362 Montreal St. or by mail (see right for address). Debit, cash, Visa, Mastercard, cheque or money order are all accepted.
Option 2: Make a Submission as to Penalty
Guilty with Submissions as to Penalty – In person appearances are available on Friday mornings between 9 am and 12 noon, no appointment necessary. Remote appearances can be arranged by appointment, please contact the court office. The Justice of the Peace cannot reduce or remove demerit points associated with the offence at Option 2 appearances.
Option 3: Request a Trial
If you wish to enter a plea of "not guilty" to the Offence Notice you received, you may request a trial by completing the required information on the back of the Offence Notice and filing that request at 362 Montreal St. by mail, fax, in person or by email to poacourt@cityofkingston.ca. If you mail your request for trial, you assume the consequences if your request is not received within 15 days. Ensure your current mailing address is written on the ticket to receive your Notice of Trial in about two to three weeks. The “Notice of Trial” has the date and time you are to appear in court. Contact us (phone number at right) if you do not receive your “Notice of Trial” within this time frame. If you do not attend court when required, you will be convicted, and fined in your absence. Court costs will apply.
What to do if you receive a Summons to Appear
If you receive a summons to appear, you, or someone representing you (an agent or counsel), must attend the court on the date listed on the summons. If you do not attend the court as directed, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest, or a trial may proceed and you could be convicted in your absence.
What to do if your licence is suspended
In some cases, you can pay your defaulted fines and reinstatement fee at Service Ontario. If you have no other outstanding licensing requirements, your driver record will be immediately updated. If you cannot afford to pay the total amount outstanding you must attend at a court office and request to enter into a payment plan for the outstanding amount. In these cases there will be a wait period before Service Ontario can reinstate your licence.
- 1201 Division St., Kingston, Ontario K7K 6X4; and
- 1650 Bath Rd., Kingston, Ontario K7M 4X6
- General Inquiry: 1-800-267-8097
Where can I get a copy of the speed measuring device manuals?
If you have been charged with speeding and the officer used a radar or laser device to obtain the speed reading, you can obtain a copy of the relevant manual for the device used by downloading the manual below. The officer's notes will indicate what device the officer used.
If you require information in another format or have questions about accessibility at the Provincial Offences Court, please contact us at 613-547-8557.