Provincial Offences Act Fine Collection & Write-Off Policy

Policy number: 2026-04

Effective date: May 4, 2026

Last revision date: May 4, 2026

Definitions
Policy Statement
Purpose
Interpretation
Legislative Authority
Scope
Exceptions
Principals
Roles and Responsibilities
Reports to Council
Payment Options
Policy Framework
1. Collections
2. Notice of Fine and Due Date
3. Collection of Unpaid Fine(s) License Suspension
4. Final Notice
5. License Plate Renewal Denial (Parking)
6. Driver's License Suspension
7. Transfer of Outstanding Fines to Property Tax Roll
8. Civil Enforcement Measures
9. Filing of Certificate of Default
10. Jurisdiction
11. Debtor Notice
12. Civil Enforcement Methods
13. Post Judgement Interest
14. Use of Third-Party Collections Agencies
15. First Placement
16. Second Placement
17. Third Placement
18. Uncollectible Due to Administrative Situations
19. Write-Off
20. Reinstatement of Collection

1. Definitions

“Administration Fee” means a fee applied to a Provincial Offences Act fine account to recover the costs incurred by Haldimand for processing, managing and enforcing unpaid fines as authorized under the applicable legislation and by-laws.

“Bankruptcy” or “Insolvency” means a legal status under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) whereby an individual or corporation has filed for Bankruptcy or a consumer proposal. Fines imposed under the Provincial Offences Act are generally not dischargeable through Bankruptcy, and collection holds or adjustments may only be applied upon receipt of acceptable documentation confirming Insolvency proceedings.

“Certificate of Default” means a certificate filed by Haldimand with the Small Claims Court (for amounts of $35,000 or less) or the Superior Court of Justice (for amounts exceeding $35,000) certifying the amount of the Defaulted Fine in accordance with the Provincial Offences Act and applicable court procedures.

“Clerk of the Court” means a designated court official responsible for supporting the administration of justice in provincial offences matters, as authorized under the Provincial Offences Act and its associated Regulations.

“Collection Agency” means a registered third-party company contracted by Haldimand to recover Defaulted Fines, who are regulated by the Collection Agencies Act and by the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery.

“Council” means the Council of Haldimand County comprised of elected officials.

“Court Administration Management System (CAMS)” means a software platform developed for the administration and local case management, supporting case tracking, scheduling, and enforcement functions in accordance with legislative requirements.

“Debtor” means an individual or organization that owes a financial obligation to Haldimand, including but not limited to Fines imposed under the Provincial Offences Act.

“Deceased Person (DP)” means an individual confirmed to be deceased through the receipt of a Death Certificate. In the absence of a Death Certificate, acceptable alternative proof includes an obituary or official notification from the Ministry of Transportation or other credible evidence acceptable to Haldimand.

“Defaulted Fine” means any portion of a Fine imposed under the Provincial Offences Act that remains unpaid for a minimum of 15 calendar days after its due date, as defined by the Ministry of Attorney General and in accordance with ICON definitions.

“Extension of Time to Pay” means an order issued by the Clerk of the Court or a Justice of the Peace, granting a Debtor additional time to pay a Fine, or authorizing payment by instalments. An Extension of Time to Pay suspends collection enforcement activities for the duration of the approved order.

“Final Notice” means a notice issued to an Offender requesting payment of a Defaulted Fine prior to the collection process being initiated.

“Fine” means a monetary penalty imposed against an Offender under the Provincial Offences Act in relation to a charge administered by the Ontario Court of Justice – Haldimand County Provincial Offences Court. A Fine includes the base amount established by legislation or imposed by the court, as well as any applicable court costs, victim fine surcharges, and any other statutory or regulatory fees.

“Haldimand” means the Corporation of Haldimand County.

“Housekeeping Changes” means non‑substantive revisions to this Policy that do not alter its intent, purpose, scope, or application. Housekeeping Changes may include correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, or citation errors; updating job titles, department names, organizational references, or legislative citations to reflect current terminology; renumbering or reorganizing sections for clarity; or making minor wording adjustments that improve readability without modifying requirements, processes, responsibilities, or decision‑making authority. Housekeeping Changes may be approved administratively and do not require Council approval.

“Integrated Courts Offence Network (ICON)” means the provincially mandated case management database that all Provincial Offences Act offices are required to use, as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding transfer agreement between the Province and Haldimand County.

“Justice of the Peace (Justice)” means a judicial officer appointed under the authority of the Ontario Court of Justice. Justices of the Peace have jurisdiction over matters related to provincial offences, including those under the Provincial Offences Act. Their responsibilities include but not limited to presiding over court proceedings, imposes Fines upon conviction, reviewing applications such as Extension of Time to Pay Fines, issuing warrants, and making determinations on procedural matters.

“Local Side Agreement (LSA)” means a formal agreement between Haldimand and the Ministry of the Attorney General which outlines the specific responsibilities and operational roles for taking on prosecution of Provincial Offences Act (POA) Part III.

“Limitations Act” means the Limitations Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 24, Sched. B, as amended.

“Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)” means the formal agreement between Haldimand and Ministry of Attorney General which outlines the roles, responsibilities, and terms under which services related to the administration of the Provincial Offences Act are delivered.

“Ministry of Attorney General (MAG)” means the provincial ministry responsible for the administration of justice in Ontario. This includes oversight of court services, prosecutions, and agreements with municipalities for the delivery of the Provincial Offences Act functions, such as court administration and enforcement.

“Ministry of Transportation (MTO)” means the provincial ministry responsible for transportation infrastructure, driver and vehicle licensing, and road safety in Ontario. Under the Provincial Offences Act framework, MTO supports enforcement by administering court-ordered driver licence suspensions and other penalties related to driving offences, in coordination with municipal courts and enforcement agencies.

“Notice of Fine and Due Date” means a formal communication issued to an Offender advising that a POA fine has been imposed and remains unpaid. The Notice outlines the total outstanding amount, applicable victim surcharges, administrative fees, and any other statutory charges.

“Offender” means an individual or business that has been convicted under the Provincial Offences Act and against whom a Fine has been imposed.

“Other Fees” means those fees imposed by the Ministry of Attorney General, such as late fees, service charges or court-ordered costs.

“Outstanding Fine” means any Fine imposed under the POA for which payment remains due and owing.

“Policy” means this Policy.

“Pre-Authorized Credit Card Payment Plan (PCCP)” means an arrangement whereby a Debtor provides prior written consent for recurring charges to be automatically applied to their credit card by Haldimand for the purpose of paying Fines or fees on a scheduled basis.

“Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O, 1990, c. P33 (POA)” means an Ontario statute that establishes procedures for the prosecution and administration of offences under provincial legislation, municipal by-laws, and certain federal statutes. The Act provides a framework distinct from the Criminal Code, emphasizing the handling of non-criminal offences.

“Reopening” means a statutory process under Section 11 of the Provincial Offences Act that allows an Offender, in limited circumstances, to apply to have a conviction set aside and the matter reopened. A Reopening, once granted, pauses enforcement and collection activity.

“Skip/Trace” means investigative techniques and practices that are commonly used to locate a Debtor whose contact information is not current or readily available.

“Ticket” means a Certificate of Offence, Summons, or Parking Ticket issued by a provincial officer under the authority of the Provincial Offences Act to initiate proceedings for an alleged offence.

“Uncollectable” means a financial obligation – such as a Fine - that has been assessed and determined to little or no reasonable likelihood of collection, despite reasonable and lawful collection efforts in accordance with MAG’s Write-Off Directive.

“Victim Fine Surcharge (VFS)” means a mandatory additional charge imposed by the provincial government on every Fine issued under the Provincial Offences Act. The surcharge is prescribed by regulation and is used to fund victim services through the Victims’ Justice Fund.

“Write-Off” means the cessation of active collection efforts on a debt, resulting in the removal of the outstanding amount from the ICON system and from Haldimand’s financial statements, in accordance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies, noting that a Write-Off does not absolve a Debtor of the amount owing.

“Write-Off Directive and Operating Guideline” means a document issued by the Ministry of the Attorney General that outlines the principles, criteria, and procedures municipalities must follow when determining whether Provincial Offences Act (POA) Fines are uncollectible and eligible for Write-Off. It applies to all municipalities operating under a POA Transfer Agreement and ensures consistency, transparency, and accountability in the management of Defaulted Fines.

2. Policy Statement

The purpose of the Provincial Offences Act Fine Collection & Write-Off Policy is to establish a consistent, effective and proactive approach to the collection of Fines, and to outline the process for the Write-Off of arrears that have been deemed Uncollectible in accordance with the MOU, the LSA and the Provincial Offences Act Write-Off Directive and Operating Guideline.

This Policy also aligns with Haldimand’s Corporate Accounts Receivable Write-Off Policy and supports Haldimand’s overall financial stewardship objectives, while recognizing that the Provincial Offences Act fines are excluded from the Corporate Policy and are governed by separate legislation, agreements and provincial directives.

3. Purpose

The purpose of this Policy is to establish a responsible, systematic, and efficient approach to the collection and timely Write-Off of Uncollectible Defaulted Fines. It provides clear guidelines to support consistent decision-making, defines thresholds for Write-Offs, and ensures that all Defaulted Fines are pursued with equal diligence, regardless of whether the proceeds are retained by Haldimand or remitted to a third party.

This Policy also promotes a transparent and consistent customer experience and encourages reasonable efforts to minimize the number of accounts recommended for Write-Off annually.

In accordance with MAG’s Write-Off Directive and Operating Guideline, this Policy fulfills the requirement for municipal partners to establish a formal Write-Off policy, including protocols and thresholds under which POA accounts receivable may be deemed Uncollectible.

4. Interpretation

The words “may” and “should” are permissive, indicating permission or a recommendation. They imply that the action is optional or advised but not necessarily required. The words “shall” and “will” are imperative and used to denote an obligation or requirement, indicating that action is not optional and must be done.

Words used in singular include the plural and vice versa, as the context requires.

If a position identified in this Policy is vacant – whether due to an approved leave, reorganization, or any other reason – the powers and duties assigned to that position may be exercised by an individual who has been deemed to have the appropriate authority. This temporary delegation remains in effect until the position is filled, re-established, or new delegation of authority is executed.

5. Legislative Authority

The collection of POA Fines by municipalities, including remittance of dedicated Fines, surcharges and fees payable to the province or to a municipality, is governed by the Province of Ontario.

The authority and regulations governing this function are outlined in the POA Transfer Agreement between Haldimand and the Province, as well as the related MOU with MAG, executed on February 19, 2001.

6. Scope

This Policy applies to all POA Debtors with Defaulted Fines for which Haldimand is responsible for collection, as well as to all staff involved in or responsible for the collection and Write-Off of Defaulted Fines.

The Write-Off of POA Fines is an accounting procedure only. It does not eliminate or absolve a Debtor’s obligation to pay the Fine. POA Fines are not subject to the Limitations Act. As such, collection activities for written-off accounts may resume if circumstances change.

This Policy must be read in conjunction with:

the MOU between the MAG and Haldimand;

the MAG Write-Off Directive and Operating Guidelines (as amended); and

applicable legislation, Haldimand by-laws, policies, and procedures.

7. Scope

This Policy does not apply to General Accounts Receivable, Property Taxes and water/wastewater service fees, which are subject to separate policies and/or legislation.

8. Principals

The administration of this Policy shall be guided by the following principles:

Public Accountability: The Policy shall uphold the public’s trust by ensuring that all decisions related to the collection and Write-Off of Fines are made transparently, ethically, and in the public interest.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: All actions under this Policy shall comply with applicable legislation, transfer agreements, and directives issued by MAG and other governing bodies.

Equity and Fairness: The Policy will promote equitable and consistent treatment of all Debtors, ensuring that decisions are free from bias.

Fiscal Responsibility: Haldimand will manage public funds prudently by balancing the cost of enforcement with the likelihood of recovery, and by Writing-off debts only when all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted.

Strategic Alignment: This Policy supports Haldimand’s responsibilities in the administration of the POA as outlined in the MOU with MAG. It also reinforces effective governance by aligning with Council priorities, the Haldimand County Corporate Accounts Receivable Write-Off Policy and established service delivery standards.

Data Stewardship and Confidentiality: All personal and financial information collected under this Policy will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation and used solely for the purpose of enforcing Fine collection

9. Roles and Responsibilities

Council

Authorizes Write-Offs of POA Fine amounts exceeding $25,000.

Treasurer

Authorizes Write-Offs equal to or less than $25,000.

Reports on an annual basis, Write-Offs to Council in accordance with this Policy, seeking Council authorization for Write-Off amounts greater than $25,000.

Enters into agreements with other Ontario municipalities, so that the parties to the agreement may add defaulted fines to the tax rolls in their respective municipalities, at each other’s request and appropriately share any collected revenue.

Adds unpaid fines to the offender’s tax roll, as appropriate and permissible by the Municipal Act of Ontario.

Manager, Legal & Support Services (or authorized designate)

Ensures staff are aware of, trained in, and compliant with this Policy.

Maintains appropriate documentation and records related to outstanding fines and subsequent collection activities.

Reports on collection activities in accordance with this Policy and provides a recommendation to the Treasurer on the items to be identified and included in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.

Facilitates agreement with other Ontario municipalities, where appropriate, to allow unpaid Fines to be added to the tax roll in those jurisdictions.

Initiates civil proceedings for the collection of Defaulted Fines using internal staff or external legal counsel as required.

Performs Housekeeping Changes as necessary to ensure continued alignment with Haldimand County and MAG processes.

Provincial Court Administration Staff – Assigned to Collection Activities (or authorized designate)

Conducts collection activities in accordance with this Policy and applicable legislation.

Maintains accurate records of collection efforts and Debtor communication.

Facilitates the remittance to the province all amounts received in respect of Fines, surcharges, and fees payable to Ontario, pursuant to Section 165(5) of the POA.

Updates POA records to indicate the Fine has been Written off once required approvals have been obtained.

Provincial Court Administration Staff

Ensures all court files are updated in ICON and CAMS.

Provides information as required to the Manager, Legal & Support Services as needed.

10. Reports to Council

This Policy applies to all POA Debtors with Defaulted Fines for which Haldimand is responsible for collection, as well as to all staff involved in or responsible for the collection and Write-Off of Defaulted Fines.

The Write-Off of POA Fines is an accounting procedure only. It does not eliminate or absolve a Debtor’s obligation to pay the Fine. POA Fines are not subject to the Limitations Act. As such, collection activities for written-off accounts may resume if circumstances change.

This Policy must be read in conjunction with:

the MOU between the MAG and Haldimand;

the MAG Write-Off Directive and Operating Guidelines (as amended); and

applicable legislation, Haldimand by-laws, policies, and procedures.

11. Payment Options

Payment of a POA Fine may be made using the following methods:

In person - by cash, cheque made payable to Haldimand County or the Ontario Court of Justice, money order, Visa, MasterCard or debit.
By mail - by completing and signing the required information on the back of the Ticket and mailing to the Haldimand County POA office accompanied by a cheque made payable to Haldimand County or the Ontario Court of Justice or by money order.
At any POA court location in Ontario with payment options provided at that Court location
Online - through a secure third-party payment platform as outlined on Haldimand’s website.

Any cheque that is returned as non-negotiable (i.e. non-sufficient funds (NSF) / closed account / stale dated / etc.), the Debtor may be required to pay via guaranteed funds (i.e. certified cheque/bank draft). An NSF fee shall be applied.

Extension Agreements:

In accordance with section 66.0.1 of the Act, an Offender or Debtor may apply for an extension, or a further extension of time to pay a Fine, by completing the prescribed form and filing it with the Clerk of the Court.

The Clerk of the Court may grant the application if satisfied that it is made in good faith and not intended to evade payment, having regard to any prescribed criteria, or may forward the application to a Justice of the Peace for review.

If an Extension for Time to Pay is approved, the Clerk of the Court will honour the terms for the extension as ordered.

Pre-Authorized Credit Card Payment Plan (PACC):

A Debtor may elect to make monthly payments toward outstanding Fines through a PACC plan, provided this option is authorized under an approved Extension of Time to Pay. Staff are encouraged to promote the PACC where reasonable and appropriate to support timely and consistent payment of Defaulted Fines.

If a scheduled PACC falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the payment will be processed on the next business day.

Enrollment requirements:

Debtors must submit an Application for Extension (as noted in 11.1.2) and may be required to submit a Supplemental Information Form as determined by the Clerk of the Court at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the first payment date.

Changes or Cancellations:

Requests to change or cancel participation must be submitted in writing at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the next payment date.

Early Payment Option:

Participation in a PACC plan does not restrict a Debtor from paying the full outstanding balance of the Fine at any time.

Declined Transactions:

If Haldimand receives three (3) declined transactions within a twelve-month period for a single Debtor, participation in the program will automatically be suspended.

Debtor Responsibilities:

It is the Debtor’s responsibility to notify Haldimand immediately of any changes to credit card information.

Supplemental Information Form:

It must be completed and submitted by a Debtor as part of an Extension Agreement Application if the Debtor is seeking to utilize a PACC plan, and if the total amount of the outstanding Fines for a Debtor is equal to or greater than $2,000.

The Supplemental Information Form shall only be utilized by Haldimand for the purposes of enforcing the collection of Defaulted Fines and will be managed in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

Supplemental information may include Offender’s name, date of birth, residential address, personal telephone number, personal email address, driver’s license number, employment status, employer, address of work, occupation, annual income, work phone number, work email address and any other information reasonably necessary to assess payment ability or administer collection activities.

12. Policy Framework

a. Collections

Collection activities will commence once a Fine has entered Default status. Collection efforts will cease if an Extension of Time to Pay, an appeal or a Reopening has been granted by the court.

b. Notice of Fine and Due Date

Upon conviction, the Offender is issued a Notice of Fine and Due Date sent by regular mail. The notice includes the Ticket or information number, the offence type, the outstanding Fine payment amount, and available payment.

c. Collections Notice of Unpaid Fine(s) Licence Suspension

Once a Fine enters Default, a warning letter is issued by regular mail. The notice includes the Ticket or information number, the offence type, the outstanding Fine amount, and available payment options, and notice that, if payment is not received by the specified timeframe, the Debtor’s driver’s licence may be suspended, where applicable and permitted by legislation. The notice is issued only for offences eligible for licence suspensions.

d. Final Notice

If no payment is made, a Final Notice is sent by regular mail. The notice includes the Ticket or information number, the offence type, the outstanding Fine amount, and available payment options and notice that immediate action is required to avoid legal or collection action. The Final Notice applies to all outstanding Fines, including those involving driver licence suspensions.

e. Licence Plate Renewal Denial (Parking)

In accordance with applicable legislation, Haldimand may initiate licence plate renewal denial for unpaid parking Ticket Fines. When a parking Ticket remains unpaid for 45 days, staff responsible for parking enforcement will forward a list of Certificates of Parking Infraction requiring conviction to the POA staff for processing.

Once a conviction is registered, a Notice of Fine and Due Date is issued to the Offender. If payment is not received within 30 days of the notice, the matter is referred to the MTO for licence plate renewal denial. This enforcement action applies only to eligible parking offences and is used to encourage compliance and recovery of outstanding Fines.

An Offender subject to licence plate renewal denial will be unable to denial plate until the Fine and any applicable fees are paid in full.

f. Driver’s Licence Suspension

If an Offender fails to pay a Fine following the issuance of a Notice of Fine and Due Date, Haldimand may initiate the process to suspend the Offenders driver’s licence in accordance with applicable legislation. Administration Fees and Other Fees as applicable, will be added to the Fine. The suspension remains in effect until either the Fine and reinstatement fee are paid in full, or until an Extension of Time to Pay is granted by the Clerk of the Court or a Justice of the Peace.

g. Transfer of Outstanding Fines to Property Tax Roll

In accordance with Section 441.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Defaulted Fines may be added to the property tax roll for collection purposes, provided the Offender solely owns the property. This applies to properties located within Haldimand or another municipality where a reciprocal agreement is in place.

h. Civil Enforcement Measures

In accordance with Section 68(1) of the POA, civil enforcement may be initiated when all other collection methods have been exhausted, and the anticipated financial recovery exceeds the cost of the enforcement.

i. Filing of Certificate of Default

The Clerk of the Court may complete and file a Certificate of Default with a court of competent jurisdiction, certifying the amount of the Defaulted Fine owing. Once filed, the certificate has the same effect as a civil judgement and may be enforced accordingly.

j. Jurisdiction

Small Claims may be used for matters involving amounts up to $35,000. For amounts exceeding $35,000, enforcement proceedings must be commenced in the Superior Court of Justice in accordance with applicable civil litigation rules.

k. Debtor Notice

Prior to initiating civil enforcement, a letter will be sent to the Debtor by regular mail advising of the intended action. The notice will also advise that all fees incurred by Haldimand during civil enforcement will be added to the Debtor’s account and form part of the amount owing.

l. Civil Enforcement Methods

Civil enforcement may include but is not limited to writ of seizure and sale of land, writ of seizure and sale of personal property, garnishment, judgement Debtor examination or liens or other enforcement mechanisms available under applicable legislation.

m. Post-judgement Interest

Post-judgement interest may be added only to Fines for which a Certificate of Default has been filed with the court. The interest accrues monthly on outstanding amounts at the rate prescribed quarterly by the Attorney General.

n. Use of Third-Party Collections Agencies

Pursuant to Section 70.1 of the POA, Haldimand is authorized to engage third-party Collections Agencies for the recovery of Defaulted Fines. All Collections Agencies fees incurred are added to the Debtor’s account and form part of the total amount owing.

To maximize collection efforts, multiple Collection Agencies may be used; however, at no time will more than one Collection Agency attempt collection of the same debt at the same time. Collection Agencies are only used for the collection of Fines with balances greater than $5.00 before applicable fees.

Collections Agencies will be assigned first, second and third placement as defined below, noting that only one Agency may collect at a time.

o. First Placement

Initial assignment of delinquent account sent to Collection Agency, with a higher chance of recovery.

p. Second Placement

If a first placement Collection Agency is unsuccessful, the account is reassigned to a second placement Collection Agency, where recovery remains possible, but becomes more challenging and typically requires more effort.

q. Third Placement

Remaining uncollected debts are reassigned to two third placement Collection Agencies. The likelihood of recovery is lower, although collection tactics become more intensive in alignment with regulations and fair debt collection practices.

If the Collection Agencies are unsuccessful and the file is returned to Haldimand, staff will review the debt to determine if another avenue for collection is available. If no other collection alternative is available, the Fine may be deemed uncollectible and submitted for Write-Off. Write-Offs shall be performed against the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts on an annual basis upon authorized approval of those accounts identified as non-collectible. Write-Off should occur in the year following the year in which the account was included in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at 100% of the amount. Therefore, after an account has remained uncollected for six full years, it will be recommended to the Treasurer to be included in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.

r. Uncollectible Due to Administrative Situations

Haldimand will cease collection efforts when it is determined that an administrative error by Haldimand has occurred that prevents lawful enforcement of a Defaulted Fine. In such circumstances, the account may be deemed Uncollectable in accordance with this Policy.

Collection efforts will also cease when satisfactory documentation is provided demonstrating that the Fine has been paid or that the Debtor is deceased. The required documentation includes:

Deceased Person – acceptable proof of death as outlined under the Policy, including Death Certificate, obituary, official MTO notification, or other credible evidence acceptable to Haldimand County.

Declaration of Payment – An affidavit sworn by the Debtor attesting to payment of the Fine, including payment details, where the Clerk of the Court is satisfied after investigation that payment has been made.

s. Write-Off

A POA fine may be considered for Write-Off only after all reasonable and lawful collection efforts have been exhausted. Collection efforts may include, but are not limited to:

Issuance of Notices and reminders

Driver’s licence suspension or licence plate denial (where applicable)

Transfer of the Defaulted Fine to property tax roll (if eligible)

Civil enforcement measures, including filing a Certificate of Default

Use of third-party Collection Agencies, up to final placement

A Defaulted Fine may be deemed Uncollectible when one or more of the following conditions apply:

The Debtor is deceased with no estate exists from which collections can be made.

The Debtor is Insolvent or Bankrupt, and collection is not legally or practically possible.

The Debtor cannot be located despite reasonable and documented efforts.

The cost of further enforcement exceeds the expected recovery.

The Fine is under the established Write-Off threshold and has remained unpaid for a significant period.

All Write-Offs must be processed in accordance with this Policy, the MOU, the LSA, and MAG’s Write-Off Directive and Operating Guideline and the Haldimand County Corporate Accounts Receivable Write-Off Policy. A Write-Off is an accounting procedure only and does not extinguish the Debtor’s legal obligation to pay the Fine.

t. Reinstatement of Collection

If a Debtor’s circumstances change, new information becomes available, collection efforts may be reinstated at any time in accordance with MAG guidelines. Notice of such activity should be provided to the Treasurer and the Manager, Legal & Support Services