Court backs treatment order over jail time for repeat offender
Brandon Fishkidd, 29, got a second community corrections order instead of jail. This was for breaking court orders and making threats.
Brandon Fishkidd, a homeless 29-year-old, was given another community corrections order from Warrnambool Magistrates Court instead of going to jail. He admitted to breaking court orders, assault and making threats.
The magistrate heard Fishkidd threatened to put holes in one man and warned a couple they would be in body bags. Even though he was worried about another order, he was found suitable for the program.
Fishkidd already had a corrections order from April 2026. That was for having 11 grams of methamphetamine worth $5500 and driving without a license.
The magistrate warned him that if he returns to court for similar offences, he could go to jail. She noted he has a disadvantaged background, is a long-term drug user, and is homeless, but acknowledged the work he has done.
- 11 grams worth 5500 dollars
- Methamphetamine seized
- Warrnambool Magistrates Court
- Court location
- 29 years old and homeless
- Age and status
- Tuesday, October 27
- Sentencing date
Why it mattersThe court is betting treatment and support can work where jail hasn't. Fishkidd faces real consequences if he reoffends.
AustraliaWarrnambool courts continue using community corrections orders as an alternative to prison for offenders with drug and mental health issues.
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