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What are Provincial Offences?

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Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act offences - Failing to surrender your insurance card or possessing a false, invalid insurance card, or no insurance Most Provincial Offence charges result in out-of-court fine payments. Citizens who are issued Provincial Offence tickets should read them carefully for a complete list of their payment and trial options.

What do Provincial Offences Courts do?

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Manage the filing of Provincial Offences Act matters including appeals, re-openings and extension of time to pay fines

Why is the City responsible for Provincial Offences Courts?

City of Toronto: Court Services, Frequently asked questions
The province transferred responsibility for Provincial Offences Courts to municipalities across Ontario.

What are the different types of provincial offences notices?

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Part I ? an offence notice (ticket) that is issued to a defendant listing various options on the back of the ticket (these are explained below) A summons under Part 1 or Part 3 requiring the defendant to appear in court on a certain time, place and date.

Can I pay a parking ticket at a Provincial Offences Court?

City of Toronto: Court Services, Frequently asked questions
No. Parking tickets are dealt with and processed through Parking Tag Operations. For more information call 416-397-8247.

What Are Bankruptcy Offences?

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The Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act provides for penalties for bankrupts who commit certain bankruptcy offences. The following are some examples of bankruptcy offences: Engaging in a trade or business without disclosing to all persons involved in any business transaction that he or she is an undischarged bankrupt. Obtaining credit while an undischarged bankrupt without disclosing the fact of being an undischarged bankrupt. Persons convicted of bankruptcy offences may be fined or imprisoned.

What are Cognizable Offences?

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A Cognizable Offence includes murders, rape, kidnapping, abductions, robberies ,Drug related crimes etc. In every case of a Cognizable offence, the police are required to register it in the First Information Register (F. I. R.) and investigate the offence. In its investigation, the Police officer may in accordance with the first schedule or under any other law for time being in forced arrest without warrant and also start investigation without any orders or directions from the Magistrate.

What are bailable offences?

Cyber Legal Aid - Offences
offence which is shown as bailable in the first schedule, or which is made bailable by any other law for the time being in force. The accused is normally entitled to bail as a matter of right. Bail is provided by appointing a surety and/or the bail amount is made available to the authorities concerned.

What are Drug Offences?

Cyber Legal Aid - Offences
Drug related offences are are a special category of Cognizable and Non-Bailable offences and and are prosecuted vigorously under a special act known as "The Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985". The punishment under this Act. ranges from 6 months to maximum of 30 yrs. depending upon the nature of the offences. There is also a provision for death penalty for certain offences after previous convictions, under this Act.

What about Provincial Exams?

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Courses with provincial exams are specifically designed to prepare the student for those exams. We provide provincial exam preparation guides (Castle Rock's "the KEY") upon request. BCOS will schedule Provincials in your area, or else this can be done within your present school.

What are the offences under the Act (relating to goods)?

What does the Trade Descriptions Act require?
apply a false or misleading description to goods (e.g. by writing it down, making a verbal statement or by turning back a car’s odometer); or supply or offer to supply goods to which a false or misleading trade description is applied. A person exposing goods for supply (e.g. in a shop) or having them in his possession for supply (e.g. in a storeroom) is deemed to offer to supply them for the purposes of the Act. These offences are strict liability offences, i.e.

What are Non – cognizable Offences?

Cyber Legal Aid - Offences
offence for which a police officer has no authority to arrest without warrant. In such a case the police officer neither has duty nor power to investigate in to such offences without an authority given by the Magistrate.

What are non –bailable offences?

Cyber Legal Aid - Offences
it is only the court which is empowered to grant bail to the accused. Any arrested person shall be produced by the Police before the nearest Magistrate within 24 hours of the arrest. The accused person is entitled to avail legal advice during the process. If arrested, one is entitled to get information about the reasons of the arrest and the search of one's premises. This information is obtainable from the Investigating Officer.

Do I have to disclose motoring offences?

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The Personal Questionnaire states that - "Parking or speeding offences, in connection with the use or ownership of a motor vehicle, which were tried in a court of summary jurisdiction, need not be disclosed." Otherwise all convictions for offences by any court, including civil or military courts must be disclosed. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2001 does not apply to licence applicants and their key staff, who must therefore disclose spent convictions also.

What offences are included in the Act?

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Failing to Report Abuse: Failing to report abuse against a client can result in a fine of not more than $2,000 and, in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months. Taking Action Against a Complainant: Taking adverse employment action against a service provider or an employee of an agency because that person is a complainant can result in a fine of not more than $25,000 to an agency, and a fine of not more than $5,000 to an individual.

How are the special offences in the Act applied?

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If there is an indication that there has been a violation, the wronged party is referred to a police service for investigation of the matter and potential action within the judicial system. To date, no cases have been prosecuted; however, several reports have been reviewed by the Crown Prosecutor. [ Back to top ]

Are there any specific offences against CSOs?

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There are three offences against designated staff, which apply to CSOs. The Police Reform Act 2002 section 46 sets out the offences in detail. They are:
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