Before your meeting, download Zoom and perform a test call to ensure device functionality.
If joining from a mobile device (laptop, tablet, phone), ensure the battery is fully charged and/or connected to an external power source.
Court and Trial Information
Find information on court procedures, remote appearances, and resources for handling provincial offences in Norfolk County.
Virtual Zoom court appearances
Court proceedings can be held remotely. If you have received notice of your court appearance and will be unable to connect (e.g., if you do not have the appropriate technology or would like to request an accessible format or communication support), please email poa@norfolkcounty.ca, or call 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 2506.
Preparing for virtual courtroom via zoom
Join on your computer or mobile app.
- Select to join the Remote Court Appearance
- Meeting ID: 633 3933 6193
- Passcode: 2506
Find your local number: https://ca01web.zoom.us/u/gktshTb1P
Toll-free: 1-855-703-8985
You will be placed on hold or in a waiting room when joining the meeting. Please do not disconnect; the process can take some time.
Your attendance at the virtual court has the same requirements and expected level of decorum as if you were attending in person. Follow any direction provided by the presiding judicial official or the court clerk.
Exhibit filing - for remote trials ONLY
Exhibit evidence can be submitted to poa@norfolkcounty.ca or in person at 185 Robinson Street in Simcoe between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. no later than five business days before the trial date.
Acceptable file formats are:
- Documents: Word, PDF
- Photographs: JPG
- Videos: MP4
The maximum size of the total allowed attachments by email is 10 MB.
Each document, video or photograph is to be separately attached and labelled in the following format:
- Last name, First name, description of document, photograph or video, for example, Smith, John – Insurance Slip
The format of the email subject line is:
- Last Name, First Name, Case Number, Defence or Prosecution, Trial Date, For example, Smith, John- 0123456A, Defence – Trial 31 December 2021
NOTE: In-person trials do not require exhibit evidence to be submitted in advance.
Requesting disclosure
Disclosure is your right to access the officer’s notes and any evidence connecting to the charge made against you. This will help you prepare for trial.
Please complete the Application for Disclosure Form (PDF).
To request an alternative format or communication support, please email poa@norfolkcounty.ca, or call 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 2506.
Contact us
Provincial Offences Court
185 Robinson Street, Suite 100
Simcoe, ON N3Y 5L6
Email: poa@norfolkcounty.ca
Phone: 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 2506
Fax: 519-427-5900
