Starting Tuesday, Feb. 16, the
Provincial Offences Courthouse at 445 East Main St. in Welland is open to the
public for counter service only. Face coverings must be worn upon entry, as per
the guidelines set forth by the Ministry of the Attorney General and Niagara
Region bylaw (2020-46).
Don't visit the courthouse if
you're not feeling well or experiencing any COVID-19
signs or symptoms. A maximum of six visitors will be permitted in the
building at one time. There may be line-ups as a result.
We encourage you to continue
to access court services online where possible. Fines can be paid by phone
and online. Requests for trial or early resolution can also be
submitted online. For more information visit our frequently
asked questions or call 905-687-6590.
Early resolution meetings and
some remote court matters have resumed and are being held by telephone. If you
have requested an early resolution meeting or have been scheduled for a remote
court matter, you will be notified of a date and time to call in for your
meeting. On your scheduled date and time, call 1-855-249-4327 to
be transferred to the courtroom for your matter. Failure to call in for your
scheduled meeting on the date and time as indicated in your notice may result in
a conviction being registered against you in your absence.
Notification of remote court
matters or rescheduled matters will be provided by regular mail or the email
address on file with the court. If you have moved or changed your contact
information, provide your updated information to the Provincial Offences Court
at POAinfo@niagararegion.ca or
905-687-6590.
By order of the Chief Justice
of Ontario, all in-person trial matters are adjourned and will be rescheduled to
a later date. If you have an in-person matter scheduled during this time, you
don't need to attend court. A new date will be provided to you by the Provincial
Offences Court.
The Ontario Court of
Justice will accept electronically signed documents where a signature is
required. An electronic signature consists of electronic information that
identifies the signatory and the date and place of signing. For example, you may
type your name as your signature.
