Types of requests that can be issued

Request a stay of the judgment execution

• This request is aimed at securing, from the court, a suspension of the effects of the judgment rendered against you in your absence. 
• This request must be accompanied by a request for a revocation of judgment or a request for a reduction in fees.

Request a revocation of judgment and a stay of execution 

• This request can be submitted by any person who is found guilty by default of a penal offence and who wishes to ask the judge to cancel the judgment on the grounds that they were unable to present a defence. 
• The judge can cancel the judgment rendered if they are convinced that the grounds on which this person was prevented from presenting a defence are valid.

Request a reduced fee and a stay of execution

• A person who is found guilty by default and who admits that they are guilty of the alleged infraction can ask a judge to reduce the fees to the minimum amount fixed under law, if the judge is convinced that the person, without being negligent, was unable to know that the statement of offence was issued against them.