DCB Legal Court hearing over telephone

Rexyboy

Hi,

I have several fines dating back to 2020 when I used a car park that I believe I paid for time but went over. I actually arrived at the car in time but sat in it to rest and quickly eat. I was pregnant at the time and had a long journey ahead (3hrs) and wasn’t feeling too good. I’ve moved 3 or 4 times over the years and ignored the letters that came through. In all honesty I only remember one instance of what actually happened: the rest I couldn’t even say what happened and I don’t know how to see what evidence there is to give a full defence. 

I sent the template given on here stating what I’ve put above. I also had a one year old as well as being pregnant. If he was with me then there was a high chance I was feeding him. Other than that I couldn’t say much else. It was also covid so I wasn’t going to out to public places etc. 

ANYWAY I have no idea what I’m doing from this point onwards. I was under the impression that I’d have to attend the hearing in person and that DCB Legal representing parking eye wouldn’t even attend however I’ve received a letter today saying it’s over the telephone and it’s completely thrown me! I have no concrete evidence. I am very much worrying about it. Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated. 

Many thanks in advance 

Gr1pr

Sounds like you have a mediation service appointment which are telephone based,  a 5 to 15 minutes phone call 

Its not a hearing,  just mediation 

Coupon-mad

Sounds like you've only had a usual bog standard 'hearing order' same as everyone gets.

Show us the claim form.

How many PCNs and what total?

Rexyboy

Thanks for getting back to me both. I’ve def had a mediation telephone appt already and I said I wasn’t willing to settle as per instructions on here. I’ve attached letter that came today. I’ll have to find claim form in the morning. Hopefully it’s legible??