2. Ask for bilingual proceedings

You must ask for bilingual proceedings. To ask for bilingual proceedings, you can:

• file your notice of intention to appear in French
• file a requisition form with the court
• file a written statement with the court that explains you speak French and are asking for bilingual proceedings
• ask the judge or justice of the peace for a bilingual proceeding at any court appearance

Contact your local courthouse for more information and help.

Deadline to ask for bilingual proceedings

There are deadlines to ask for bilingual proceedings in Provincial Offences Court.

If you receive a summons, you have to ask for bilingual proceedings before the trial date is set.

If you receive any other type of notice, like a notice of offence, you have to ask for bilingual proceedings when you give your notice of intention to appear.