Halton Court Services Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I access court services online? |
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Yes. You can apply for early resolution meetings and check the status of your court case online with Court Case Look Up. If you have a court appearance, you may opt to attend in person or virtually, using Zoom. You can make payments online, by phone or in-person. |
Can I complete my Request to Extend Time to Pay Application online? |
| Yes. Please email burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca to obtain the form. |
Can I complete my re-opening application online? |
| Yes. Download the forms from our website and email your application to burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca. |
Can I access court services through email? |
| We accept completed fine extension applications and reopening applications through email at burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca. You can also check the status of your case by email or through our online Court Case Look Up. |
What types of court services are available over the phone? |
| You can make fine payments and inquiries over the phone at 905-637-1274. |
Can I mail in my court application? |
| Yes. You can mail in your completed fine extension application or reopening application, or email it to us at burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca. You can mail in your Offence Notice when selecting the 'Early Resolution' option or submit your Offence Notice online. |
Do I have to come to a court office in-person for anything? |
| No. All court services can be carried out online, by email at burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca or by phone at 905-637-1274 (with the exception of filing large documents). |
My ticket says I have to choose an option within 15 days, but I am past that period. Can I get an extension? |
| Please contact us at burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca for information about your options. |
Requests, applications and payments
View how you can submit requests, applications and payments with Halton Court Services.
Trial requests
- You may submit trial requests in-person, by mail or by email. Complete our Notice of Intention to Appear Form and attach a copy of the offence notice.
Early resolution requests
- You may submit early resolution requests online, by mail or in-person.
Re-opening and extension applications
- You may submit re-opening or extension applications in-person, by email or by mail.
Payments
- You can make payments online, by phone or in-person.
Affidavit of Re-opening
- The Affidavit of Re-opening currently does not need to be commissioned.