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1
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What type of act is the POA

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A procedural Act

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What is another term for POA offences

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Regulatory/public welfare offences

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What process was used for “provincial offences” before the POA?

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Criminal summary conviction process

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Is jail time possible for provincial offences?

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Only if the charging act allows it

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Do you get a criminal record if you commit a provincial offence?

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No

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What act sets out rules for Ontario Courts?

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Courts of justice act

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Who is responsible for the administration of Part 1, 2, and 3?

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1 and 2. Municipalities
3. Province

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Who administered the POA courts and collects fine?

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Municipalities

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What are the responsibilities of the defendant/client?

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Providing instructions to representative, Paying fines, surcharges, and costs, Testifying as witness

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What do Provincial Offences Officers do?

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o Investigate possible offences.
o Lays charges against defendant.
o Are called as witness for prosecution.

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Who can be a POO

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Can include police, opp, bylaw, special constable.

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What is another term for a lawyer?

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Barrister or solicitor

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What is another term for a paralegal?

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Agent

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What are some responsibilities of the court administrative staff?

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o Accepting payments
o Scheduling trials
o Arranging interpreters and officers to attend court.
o Answering general inquiries

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What are some responsibilities of the Court Clerk?

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o Commencing and closing proceedings
o Recording proceedings
o Administering oaths
o Collecting and itemizing exhibits
o Completing paperwork

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What are the responsibilities of the Prosecutor?

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o Preparing cases and evaluating charges
o Interviewing witnesses
o Providing disclosure
o Negotiating with defendant
o Presenting case in court

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Who withdraws a case?

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Prosecution

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18
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Who dismisses a case?

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The Justice

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19
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How do you address the Justice of the Peace?

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Your worship

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20
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What color sash does a justice wear?

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Green

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Does becoming a justice require legal training?

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No. You just need ten years of full-time work experience.

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What does part 1 deal with?

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Minor Offences

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What does part 2 deal with?

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Parking offences

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What does part 3 deal with?

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Serious Offences

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What is the limitation of service for a part 1?
the officer has 30 days to serve a notice of offence.
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What is the limitation of service for a part 2?
Immediate
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What is the limitation of service for a part 3?
Six months unless the charging act says something else.
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What is the max fine for a part 1?
$1000
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What is the max fine for a part 2?
$1000
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What is the max fine for a part 3?
$5000, unless the charging act says something else
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Do part 3s have set fines?
No
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What is the charging document for a part 1, 2, and 3?
1. Certificate of Offence 2. Certificate of Parking Infraction 3. Information
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What document is served for a part 1, 2, and 3?
1. Offence notice or summons 2. Parking Infraction notice 3. Summons
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What are set fines?
Fixed amount for out-of-court guilty plea. They do not apply at trial.
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What are the three categories of offences?
Mens Rea, Strict Liability, Absolute Liability
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What is a mens rea offence?
o An offence that the defendant internally committed. o Very few provincial offences are mens rea offences.
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What is a strict liability offence?
An offence that if the defendant did it they are guilty.
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What is an absolute liability offence?
Defendant liable even if not at fault
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How do you know what type of offence and offence is?
Look to the charging act or case law.
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What is the burden for proof for a mens rea offence?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
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What is the burden for proof for a Strict liability offence?
Beyond a reasonable doubt. Onus switches to the defendant to prove they didn’t do it. Balance of probabilities
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What is the burden for proof for an Absolute liability offence?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
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In what case can offence not be classified as absolute liability?
If there is a possibility of incarceration. Due to charter issues.
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What is the time frame for a defendant’s response for a part 1?
15 days
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What is the time frame for a defendant’s response for a part2?
15 days + an additional 15 days
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What is a lesser included offence?
A related lesser offence that has a lower fine
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What is an ex-parte trial?
A trial that occurs when the defendant does not appear.
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What does guilty with submissions mean?
They are pleading guilty but there might be some factors that affect payment.
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Is attendance mandatory for a part 1?
No. You or your rep can appear
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Is attendance mandatory for a part 3?
Yes
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What is the special consideration for young people? (appearing in court)
They are always served with a summons and must appear at court
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What is a set fine?
Set fines only apply for out of court resolutions. As soon as someone goes to court there is no guarantee.
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What are the consequences of a guilty plea for a part 1,2 and 3?
o Part 1 and 3: Pay fine, plus costs and victim fine surcharge. o Part 2: Pay fine, plus costs.
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What is the purpose of a Notice of Intention to Appear?
o Used to request trial date. o Indicate English or French and if interpreter needed.
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What is the Charter section 11b timeline for POA
18 Months
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When can motions take place?
o Prior to trial o During the trial o After the trial
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What is a Pre-trial motion
o A motion brought in advance. o Notice of motion served on other side at least three days prior to motion. o Filed with court at least two days prior to motion. o Affidavit: Contains evidence to support motion o Part III: Consider factum or book of authorities.
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What is a motion to adjourn?
A court order for a new date
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How can motions to adjourn be brought?
o Pre-trial motion o Without notice motion (orally) o Administrative adjournment – usually one per side will be granted.
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What is a motion for disclosure?
o A court order for additional relevant information o It is brought by the defence.
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What is a motion for Particulars?
A court order for additional information about the nature of the charges that were laid.
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What is a motion to amend?
o A court order to fix minor errors. o It is brought by the prosecution.
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What is a motion to Quash?
o A court order to throw the matter out of court. o It is brought by the defence.
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What is a motion for Non-suit
If prosecution has not proven essential elements
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What is a joinder?
A request to have two or more issues tried together
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What is a severance?
A request to have two or more issues tried separately
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What is an application to stay the proceeding?
A court order to discontinue prosecution of the offence

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