I got a public intoxication ticket for 65$ and I live in Ontario canada.

Could anyone please tell me what the maximum amount of time before I have to pay it is? And what happens if I don't pay it (just curious)?

Thank you very much, any info would be appreciated.

When the Court assessed the fine it gave you a time frame. It can vary.

If you don't pay, a warrant can be issued for your arrest. Warrants live forever.

In view of your other question about another charge, I'd pay it quickly and not take a chance.

They did not tell me anything and there is no place on the ticket that says when the deadline is.

What do you mean the court assessing the fine? A cop gave me the ticket and that was that.

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Originally Posted by sharpezor

They did not tell me anything and there is no place on the ticket that says when the deadline is.

What do you mean the court assessing the fine? A cop gave me the ticket and that was that.

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It doesn't say that by a certain date you have to plead not guilty or pay the fine? It's just an open ended ticket - ?

According to this site: Ministry of the Attorney General - Tickets and Fines

It says I have 15 days. I guess that's what it is, and it doesn't say anything on the actual ticket. No deadlines.

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Originally Posted by sharpezor

according to this site: Ministry of the Attorney General - Tickets and Fines

it says i have 15 days. I guess that's what it is, and it doesn't say anything on the actual ticket. no deadlines.

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Did it mention that site on the ticket? I have never seen a ticket like that without some sort of information about the due date. If there wasn't a specific time frame, then there should have been a place to call or lookup the time frame.

On the other hand, if there was a box for when you needed to enter a plea by and it wasn't filled in, you might be able to have the ticket quashed on the technicality.

Here's the law: "After receiving an Offence Notice (ticket) you have three options:
Plead guilty by paying the fine. Visit a court office to plead guilty but make submissions about the penalty (amount of fine or time to pay) Request a trial. Depending on what your ticket says, you may need to either mail in your ticket showing that you want a trial or you may need to visit a court office to file a request for trial. If you do not choose one of the above options within 15 days of receiving the ticket, or if you do not appear for your trial, a Justice of the Peace will review your case and may enter a conviction without you there. "

You have 15 days from the date of the ticket to pay it or enter a plea.

Of course you can dispute the ticket and file for a court hearing on it,