Convicted in absentia, how to reopen conviction?
Received a notice of fine and due date today, but never received the trial notice. This is for a ticket I receive a little over six months ago. Do I have to go to the convicting court (Blenheim) to reopen, or can it be done at a local provincial offences court?
Thanks for any help
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My understanding is that it must be at the original court, within normal business hours and within 15 days of becoming aware of the conviction, and must be in person (Section 11 of the Provincial Offences Act).
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Thanks guys, was really hoping not to have to drive to Blenheim twice.
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Hey, sorry about the ticket. I'm from Chatham. Small world.
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Bradsma
Hey, sorry about the ticket. I'm from Chatham. Small world.
I was born and raised there.. never will I go back. NEVER!
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Its not that bad. Just got a job at the MTO in London tho so may be on my way out if things work out right.