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Welcome to the Magistrates' Court of Victoria Homepage.

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria has a long and proud history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in local and regional Courts across the State.

The Court's objective is to provide an efficient, modern and responsive Court of summary jurisdiction designed to meet the needs of the community.


Ian L Gray
Chief Magistrate.



 News and Alerts
   New Annual Report
Magistrates' Court Annual Report for 2007-2008

New Practice Direction 2 of 2008
Admission to Bail with Surety


New Directions for the Magistrates' Court of Victoria 2008-2011
Initiatives to modernise the Court.

Practice Direction 9 of 2004
regarding applications for summary hearing of indictable offences has been revoked

170th Anniversary of the Magistrates' Court
Activities to celebrate the 170th Anniversary of the Magistrates Court
New Listing Protocols
The Magistrates' Court Listing Protocols have been revised

Introduction of Staggered Listings
Staggered Listings at Melbourne Magistrates' Court



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