Regional Municipal Court

• 24/7 service, thereby eliminating schedule constraints;
• Payment made in full by credit card;
• Information is kept secure and confidential – you will receive a confirmation number and a receipt to print, as well as an email confirmation of your transaction;
• Direct access to your file on the regional municipal court’s database;
• Late fees avoided (ease of making timely payment);
• Instant update of your personal filer.

The prosecutor may, thereafter, cross-examine you and your witnesses.

If you are found guilty, additional fees will appear on the notice of judgment, as specified in the Tariff of court costs in penal matters.

You are to be decently and respectably dressed when you present yourself in court. As an example, it is forbidden to wear a t-shirt, shorts, sunglasses, a hat or a cap.

Behavior:

You must always:

• rise when you are addressing anyone in court and address them in a respectful tone (using the vous form in French);
• use the phrase “Your Honour” (or “Monsieur le juge” or “Madame la juge” in French) when addressing the court.

Possibility of expulsion:

Any person who commits one of the following acts may be subject to expulsion from the courtroom:

• consuming food or beverages;
• speaking, reading or writing;
• adopting a relaxed posture;
• showing disrespect.

Prohibited devices:

Cameras, recording devices, and cell phones that are turned on are not allowed in the courtroom.

Recommendation:

It is strongly advised not to attend a court session with a child under 12 years of age.