If you wish to have your infringement matter heard in the Magistrates Court of Victoria, you must advise us in writing.
If you request for your matter be heard in the Magistrates Court, you will receive further correspondence in the mail from the Shire which may include a charge and summons setting out a court date.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire's matters are heard at the Dromana Magistrates Court and you must appear in person for your matter. If you do not attend, the Shire may apply to the court on the day to have the matter heard in your absence.
At court, the Magistrate will hear your case and decide on an appropriate penalty. They may decide to:
- record a conviction if they find you guilty
- issue you with a new fine which might be more or less than the original infringement
- order you to pay Council's fees
- dismiss or discharge your case
- adjourn (delay) the matter to another date
- order you to do unpaid community work