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What is POA?

The Provincial Offences Act is a procedural law for administering and prosecuting Provincial Offences including those committed under the Highway Traffic Act, the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, the Trespass to Property Act, the Liquor Licence Act and other provincial legislation, municipal by-laws and minor federal offences. The POA governs all aspects of the legal prosecution process, from serving an offence notice to an accused person to conducting trials including sentencing and appeals.

In October 1999, the Province of Ontario, as part of its strategy to realign provincial and municipal roles in the delivery of public services, transferred the responsibility for the administration and Part 1 prosecution of Provincial Offences to the District Municipality of Muskoka.

In administering the POA Courts, Muskoka’s staff is responsible for setting trials, prosecuting certain Provincial Offence matters, recording court proceedings, generating transcripts and receiving fine payments resulting from charges laid by the various enforcement agencies operating within the District. The District Municipality of Muskoka upholds the decisions of the court by pursuing collection of unpaid POA fines.

Important Note: This general information is provided for your assistance only. For specific information refer to the Provincial Offences Act or obtain Legal Advice.