Court Services

The Province of Ontario transferred the administration and prosecution responsibility for the Provincial Offences Act (POA) to the County of Lambton on November 29, 1999.

The Court Services Department is responsible for setting trials, recording court proceedings, generating transcripts and receiving fine payments resulting from charges laid by the various enforcement agencies operating within the County.  Prosecutions are conducted by the Legal Services/Clerk's Department.

Provincial Offences are quasi-criminal offences and include fines issued for offences under the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor License Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, various Municipal By-Laws and other Provincial and Federal Statutes.  Individuals who fail to submit payment could have their driver's license suspended, their wages garnisheed or have a lien registered against their property.

POA COURT LOCATION
Lambton Shared Services Centre
Second Floor
Bayside Centre
150 N. Christina Street
Suite Y01A
Sarnia, ON   N7T 7K2
Telephone:  519 344-8880
Fax:  519 344-9379

Hours of operation:  Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (excluding holidays).