Fine Option & Community Service Program

The Following is a FAQ that will provide details into the most frequently asked questions about this program.  If you have further inquiries beyond what is answered here please contact Cameron McKay.  His contact information is at the very bottom of this page.

Q: What is the Fine Option Program?

A: The Fine Option Program allows people to pay their fines through community service.  The purpose of this program is to save the Judicial system money by preventing the unecessary detainment of people who cannot pay their fines.

Q: What is the Community Service Program?

A: The Community Service Program allows convicted members of the community to give back to their community by performing community service. 

Q: What type of fine can I work off under the Fine Option Program?

A: All fines may be worked off EXCEPT for the following;

- Fines under the Manitoba Highway Traffic Act (e.g. Speeding)
- Parking Tickets (e.g. wrongfully parking in a handicap parking space)
- Surcharges (explained in more detail below)
- Penalties under Section 57 of the Manitoba Family Maintenance Act (fines under Section 50 are eligible)
- You CANNOT work off someone elses fine

Q: What is a Surchage?

A: A surchage is a fine that cannot be worked off through the Fine Option Program.  Most violations have a surcharge incorporated into the total fine.

e.g. This is a hypothetical example.  Roger has a fine for Driving Under The Influence (D.U.I.) which totals $1,500.  There is a surcharge of $250.00 on that $1,500 fine.  Therefor, Roger can only work off 1,250.00 of his original fine through the Fine Option Program.  He must pay the $250.00 surcharge.

Q: How do I get started?

A: You must register in person.  Bring official documentation of your fine or community service to your local Fine Option or Community Service program outlet.  If you live in The Pas, then you will have to go to the Manitoba Metis Federations Regional buildling.

Acceptable documentation to register for the Fine Option Program;
*Please note that all of these can be attained at your local Court Office*
- Fine Order
- Summons
- Final Notice
- Default Conviction Notice
- Time to Pay
- Endorsement of Proceedings (Youth only)
- Collection Tickets
- Disposition Notice (Court Codes)

Acceptable documentation to register for the Community Service Program;
*Please note that all of these can be attained from your Probation Officer*
- Probation Order
- Conditional Sentence Order
- Comunity Service Work Order (Youth only)
- Endorsement of Proceedings (Youth only)
- Sentencing Order - Conditional Discharge (Youth only)
- Deferred Custody and Supervision Order (Youth only)
- Custody and Conditional Supervision Order (Youth only)

For more information please contact Terry McKellep
Phone #: 204-623-5701 ext. 2228
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Fax #: 204-623-2825
Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch)