The Court can be convened by telephone/audio link up for more serious matters likely to require a committal hearing and eventual trial in the Supreme Court of Norfolk Island. Usually three Justices of the Peace or Magistrates appointed or resident locally on Norfolk Island sit as the Court of Petty Sessions in its ordinary sessions.
The Court can be convened by phone/video call for significant cases that may necessitate a preliminary hearing and subsequent trial in the Supreme Court of Norfolk Island. Typically, three Justices of the Peace or Magistrates serving on Norfolk Island participate as the Court of Petty Sessions during its standard meetings.