Town of Fort Frances

Once you enter a plea of "not guilty" the matter will be set down for trial.  If for some reason you cannot attend court on the date given on your trial notice, you must file a Motion for Adjournment with the Court and request a new date for trial.  Please contact the Provincial Offences Office for information on the procedure for filing the Motion.

Please be advised that if you fail to appear on your trial date and have not arranged for an adjournment via Motion, you could be convicted and sentenced in your absence.

Sign your ticket at option #3 as indicated and either deliver or mail your offence notice to the Provincial Offences Office.  You will be notified by mail of the trial date.

Appointments for Walk-in Guilty pleas are made through the Provincial Offences Office by either attending or calling the office.  The Justice of the Peace office has limited hours and therefore in order to exercise this option, you must make an appointment as indicated above.  Once your appointment is booked, you will see the Justice of the Peace at his/her office located at the Courthouse at 333 Church Street in Fort Frances.