Media Release 1 of 2015 - Video Conference Project has commenced
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria, in partnership with Corrections Victoria, has commenced a trial of the use of modern, internet based video conference technology at selected Magistrates' and...
View ArticleElectronic case tracking and notification has commenced
What is case tracking? Case Tracking allows you to follow a case by registering your email address and/or mobile phone number. To sign up, you need to visit the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria daily...
View ArticleVideo conference project information
Video Conference project information and media release. Link: http://www.magistratescourt.vic.gov.au/news/media-release-1-2015-video-conferenc...Area of Legislation: Practice and Procedure
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Law Week 2015 and Courts Open Day (16 May 2015)
Presented by the Victoria Law Foundation, Law Week is an annual festival of events which makes learning about the law easy. Held in May each year, the seven-day program has something for...
View ArticleWarrnambool Court is hosting a Law Week event today
Warrnambool Court is open today from 1.15 - 2.00pm as part of Law Week. An alternative tour will be held on Thursday 14 May 2015 at 1.15pm.Event is free, no booking required.Magistrates' Court Law Week...
View ArticleAppointment of Magistrate
Yesterday, the Attorney-General announced the appointment of Julian Ayres as a Magistrate. For further information please download the media release below.Download Media ReleasePosted 12 May 2015
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Ballarat Court is hosting a Law Week event today
The Ballarat Court is open today from 3 - 4.00pm as part of Law Week. All events are free, no booking required.Magistrates' Court Law Week 2015 program - statewideMelbourne Magistrates' Court Open Day...
View ArticleSign up for electronic case tracking
What is case tracking?Case Tracking allows you to follow a case by registering your email address and/or mobile phone number. To sign up, you need to visit the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria daily law...
View ArticleHeidelberg Court - latest information
The Heidelberg Court registry has re-opened after the recent closure that was caused by damage from flooding. The majority of registry services are available at Heidelberg Court, with some...
View ArticlePractice Directions 5 & 6 of 2015 will commence on 1 June 2015
From 1 June 2015 the mediation programme for all defended civil disputes under $40,000 will be extended to the Magistrates' Court at Wangaratta, Warrnambool, Portland, Colac and Hamilton.More...
View ArticlePenalty Interest Rate change - effective 1 June 2015
From 1 June 2015, the penalty interest rate will decrease from 10.5% per annum, set on 11 August 2014, to 9.5% per annum.More information and a list of all penalty interest rates dating back to 1988...
View ArticleNew Magistrates' Court fees - effective 1 July 2015
The fee unit and penalty unit are increasing from 1 July 2015. The new amounts have been fixed as follows:(a) Fee unit - $13.60(b) Penalty unit - $151.67The updated Fees and Costs Ready Reckoner and...
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Evaluation of the Drug Court of Victoria
Final report of the evaluation of the Drug Court of Victoria dated 18 December 2014.FilesFile typeSizeEvaluation of the Drug Court of VictoriaPDF1.79 MBAuthor: KPMGPlace of Publication:...
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Family Violence Taskforce recommendations to the Royal Commission into Family...
Recommendations to the Royal Commission into Family Violence.FilesFile typeSizeFV Taskforce submission to the Royal CommissionPDF781.44 KBAuthor: Family Violence TaskforcePlace of Publication:...
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Family Violence Taskforce - media release
Family Violence Taskforce Media Release dated 11 June 2015.FilesFile typeSizeFamily Violence Taskforce media releasePDF27.23 KBAuthor: Magistrates' Court of VictoriaPlace of Publication:...
View ArticleMedia Release - Family Violence Taskforce submission to the Royal Commission
The Magistrates’ Court Family Violence Taskforce (the Taskforce) was convened in November 2014 and comprises 14 legal and community groups who deal with family violence legal issues in the community...
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Family Violence Taskforce submission to the Royal Commission dated 4 June 2015
Family Violence Taskforce submission to the Royal Commission dated 4 June 2015.FilesFile typeSizeFamily Violence Taskforce submission PDF571.09 KBAuthor: Family Violence TaskforcePlace of Publication:...
View ArticleLegislation update - OH&S Rules
The current Magistrates' Court (Occupational Health and Safety Rules) 2005 are due to sunset 16 June 2015.Accordingly, the new Magistrates' Court (Occupational Health and Safety Rules) 2015 will...
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View ArticleHeidelberg Court - latest information
The Heidelberg Court registry has re-opened after the recent closure that was caused by damage from flooding. The majority of registry services are available at Heidelberg Court, with some...
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