Ticket Options

You have three options for dealing with a ticket:

• Option 1: Plea of Guilty - Pay the Fine
• Option 2: Early Resolution - Meet with Prosecutor
• Option 3: Trial

Option 1: Plea of Guilty - Pay the Fine

This option is available if you do not wish to contest the charge. You must sign the back of the ticket under Option 1 and forward your payment using a payment option that is suitable. You must pay the full amount indicated in the Total Payable section of your ticket which includes the set fine, costs, and Victim Fine Surcharge within 30 days of receiving your ticket.

Option 2: Early Resolution - Meet with Prosecutor

This option allows you to select an Early Resolution meeting with the Prosecutor.  By choosing this option, you do not give up the right to a trial.  Instead, it allows you to request a meeting with the Prosecutor to discuss the possible resolution of the charge without the requirement to conduct a trial.

Important Information about Option 2

• You may select Option 2 (Early Resolution meeting with the Prosecutor) by completing the back of the ticket and forwarding it to Halton Provincial Offences Court - address is indicated on the back of the ticket.
• Record any change in your address information at the bottom on the back of the ticket.
• You may forward your request by mail, in person, fax or email.
• Your request must be received by Halton Provincial Offences Court within 30 days of receiving the ticket.
• If you live more than 75 kilometres from Halton Provincial Offences Court, you may request that the meeting with the Prosecutor be conducted by telephone.

Option 3: Trial - Do NOT Mail

This option is available if you wish to dispute the charge. You or an agent must file a Notice of Intention to Appear (NIA) form in person at the Halton Provincial Offences Court within 30 days of receiving the ticket.  Please make sure that you provide a current mailing address on the form.

Once the completed Notice of Intention to Appear form has been filed with Halton Provincial Offences Court, a trial date will be scheduled and mailed to you.