Take case to Magistrates Court | Redland City Council

Take case to Magistrates Court

In accordance with Section 22 of the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999, the alleged offender must, within 28 days after the date of the infringement notice:

  1. pay the fine in full
  2. make an election to have the matter of the offence decided in a Magistrates Court
  3. if applicable, give an illegal user declaration, a known or unknown user declaration or a sold vehicle declaration for the vehicle for the offence

Please note that you cannot elect for the matter to be heard by a Magistrates Court if more than 28 days have passed since receipt of the initial notice or if the infringement has been paid. 

Before making the decision to have your penalty infringement notice determined by a Magistrates Court, please consider that the court has the power to award costs against you if you are unsuccessful.

The outcome could include an increase to the original infringement notice, as well as costs incurred by Redland City Council such as:

  • Court lodgement fee
  • Vehicle registration search (vehicle related only)
  • Registered mail cost
  • Professional fees

How to apply for a magistrates hearing

You may submit your request online or by completing the Infringement court election form [PDF 0.2MB]. Submit your form to Redland City Council before the payment due-by-date.

Online

Submit your online request at payment options, view images, appeal or nominate a driver for a parking infringement. Please note this option is for parking infringements only.

Email

rcc@redland.qld.gov.au

Post

Redland City Council
PO Box 21
Cleveland 4163

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About the Magistrates Court