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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/find-support/victims-crime
Victims of crime | Magistrates Court of Victoria
There are many different types of crime, including but not limited to: being injured in a violent attack; being subjected to a physical assault or robbery;...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/civil-matters/enforcement-civil-debt/registration-interstate-judgment
Registration of interstate judgment | Magistrates Court of Victoria
A judgment from interstate that is greater than $100,000 must be registered with the County Court of Victoria. See the County Court website for more...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/civil-matters/enforcement-civil-debt
Enforcement of civil debt | Magistrates Court of Victoria
You can only apply for enforcement if an order has been made in your favour. The Magistrates’ Court does not automatically enforce civil judgments. If you are...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/civil-matters/enforcement-civil-debt/recording-vcat-monetary-order
Recording of VCAT monetary order | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Where the amount to be paid is over $100,000, you can enforce the VCAT monetary order in either the County or Supreme Court of Victoria. When a VCAT monetary...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/going-court/preparing-court
Preparing for court | Magistrates Court of Victoria
We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before your court time. Make sure you bring any documents relevant to your matter. This may include police...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/form-finder/challenging-notice-vacate-annexure-form-10a
Challenging a Notice to Vacate – Annexure Form 10A | Magistrates Court of Victoria
This form should be used if a federal jurisdiction application to the Magistrates’ Court is being made, and the matter relates to challenging a notice to...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/family-matters
Family matters | Magistrates Court of Victoria
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/intervention-orders/family-violence-intervention-orders/responding-intervention-order-fvio
Responding to an intervention order (FVIO) | Magistrates Court of Victoria
See the personal safety intervention order page if you are responding to an intervention order made against you by someone other than a family member, partner...
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https://prov.vic.gov.au/recordkeeping-government/document-library/pros-2101-magistrates-court-victoria
Magistrates' Court of Victoria | PROV
RDA expiry date: N/A; current until revoked This retention and disposal authority covers the records of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria and its...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/find-support/legal-help
Legal help | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Registrars cannot provide legal advice, recommend a lawyer or give an indication about the potential outcome of your matter. See the registrars page for...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/for-lawyers
For lawyers | Magistrates Court of Victoria
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/find-support/safety-and-security
Safety and security | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Court security officers help maintain safety and security in and around court buildings. You will be able to recognise them by their uniform and identity...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/civil-matters/starting-civil-matter
Starting a civil matter | Magistrates Court of Victoria
The Magistrates’ Court can hear civil disputes up to the value of $100,000. Disputes can arise from debts, claims for damages, other monetary disputes or...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/going-court/inclusive-language-magistrates-court-victoria
Inclusive language at the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria | Magistrates Court of Victoria
The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment where all court participants are treated equally. To...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/court/bendigo-law-courts
Bendigo Law Courts | Magistrates Court of Victoria
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/going-court/representing-yourself
Representing yourself | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Please refer to information about contacting the court when representing yourself. When deciding whether to represent yourself, consider if you:
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/going-court/family-violence-matters
Family violence matters | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Whatever your situation, it's important to know that help and support is available. You have a right to be safe and nobody deserves violence. Visit the find...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/sitemap
Sitemap | Magistrates Court of Victoria
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/find-support/court-fund
Court Fund | Magistrates Court of Victoria
The Court may order money to be paid to the Court Fund as part of an adjourned undertaking or diversion plan. Funds are then disbursed to various community...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/civil-matters/service-court-documents
Service of court documents | Magistrates Court of Victoria
When a document is filed with the Magistrates’ Court, the other party or parties in a matter must be served with a copy of that document. The timeframes for...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/family-matters/family-law
Family law | Magistrates Court of Victoria
See the family violence interventions orders page for information about family violence. Parenting and property matters can be complex. Victoria Legal Aid have...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/civil-matters/federal-jurisdiction
Federal jurisdiction | Magistrates Court of Victoria
The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria now hears federal jurisdiction proceedings under Part 3A of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998.
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/civil-matters/enforcement-civil-debt/summons-oral-examination
Summons for oral examination | Magistrates Court of Victoria
A summons for oral examination requires the debtor to attend court and give details about their financial circumstances, including, but not limited to their...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/intervention-orders/personal-safety-intervention-orders
Personal safety intervention orders | Magistrates Court of Victoria
If you are in immediate danger or feel unsafe, you should contact the police by calling triple zero (000). Intervention orders can help if you have a dispute...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/court/hamilton-magistrates-court
Hamilton Magistrates' Court | Magistrates Court of Victoria
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/find-support/witnessing-documents
Witnessing documents | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Documents are witnessed to confirm the accuracy of information and minimise the risk of people fraudulently submitting documents. Certified documents A...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/accessibility-statement
Accessibility statement | Magistrates Court of Victoria
The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria website aims to maintain conformance with W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. This website has been developed to...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/criminal-matters/criminal-offences
Criminal offences | Magistrates Court of Victoria
The Magistrates’ Court hears two types of criminal offences – summary offences and indictable offences. The prosecuting agency – generally the police – will...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/civil-matters/defending-civil-matter
Defending a civil matter | Magistrates Court of Victoria
If you accept the plaintiff’s claim, you can resolve the matter by paying the plaintiff the amount in their complaint including any costs. If you take no...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/find-support/family-violence-support
Family violence support | Magistrates Court of Victoria
We understand coming to court can be stressful. Information about what to expect for applicants, affected family members and respondents can be found in the...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/civil-matters/default-judgments
Default judgments | Magistrates Court of Victoria
You can apply to the court for a default judgment if you filed and served a complaint and the defendant has not: paid the money outlined in your complaint or...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/find-support/assessment-and-referral-court-arc
Assessment and Referral Court (ARC) | Magistrates Court of Victoria
The Assessment and Referral Court (ARC) aims to help people address underlying factors that contribute to their offending behaviours. ARC is a therapeutic...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/intervention-orders
Intervention orders | Magistrates Court of Victoria
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/criminal-matters/sentencing-and-penalties/fines
Fines | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Most fines are referred to Fines Victoria. See the Fines Victoria website for information about payment and management of your fine. If you receive a statement...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/about-us/feedback
Feedback and complaints | Magistrates Court of Victoria
The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria welcomes compliments, suggestions, or complaints about: the conduct of our staff; our processes and procedures; and our...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/find-support/diversion
Diversion | Magistrates Court of Victoria
If you have been charged with a criminal offence you may be eligible for the Criminal Justice Diversion Program – a diversion. You should seek legal advice if...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/about-us
About us | Magistrates Court of Victoria
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/going-court/guidelines-attending-online-hearing
Guidelines for attending an online hearing | Magistrates Court of Victoria
If you do not follow these guidelines, you may be removed from the online hearing and/or required to attend court in person at short notice. These guidelines...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/civil-matters/resolving-dispute/mediation
Mediation | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Mediation at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court When a notice of defence is filed, the dispute may be referred to mediation. Parties are notified in writing that...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/form-finder
Forms - Page 1 | Magistrates Court of Victoria
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/disclaimer
Disclaimer | Magistrates Court of Victoria
The content of this website is provided for information purposes only. No claim is made to its accuracy or currency at any time. Court Services Victoria does...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/criminal-matters/spent-convictions-scheme
Spent Convictions Scheme | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Applications for spent conviction orders can be made to the court from 1 July 2022. The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (Vic) establishes a scheme for convictions...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/going-court/preparing-court/party-civil-matter
Party in a civil matter | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Before going to court You might like to try and resolve your dispute before coming to court. The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria provides a dispute...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/civil-matters/appeals-and-rehearings
Appeals and rehearings | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Appeals Final orders made in the Magistrates’ Court can be appealed to the Supreme Court on a question of law. See the Supreme Court of Victoria’s website for...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/copyright
Copyright | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Court Services Victoria owns the copyright of all material on this website and encourages the dissemination and reuse of information on this website. All...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/news-and-resources/publications/court-fees-and-costs-ready-reckoner
Court fees and costs ready reckoner | Magistrates Court of Victoria
A list of civil, criminal and general fees charged by the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. For more information on civil fees charged by the Magistrates' Court...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/find-support/prison-support
Prison support | Magistrates Court of Victoria
It is important to prepare yourself before your court hearing. Ask your lawyer to explain possible sentencing outcomes and what you may need to organise if you...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/criminal-matters/bail-and-custody
Bail and custody | Magistrates Court of Victoria
The type of offence you are charged with will determine whether you are entitled to bail from the police station or whether you need to make an application for...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/about_us/school-visits
School visits | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Education sessions at Melbourne Magistrates' Court The Court’s Education Program is open for 2025 bookings.
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/find-support/family-violence/respondent-support
Respondent support | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Safety and security Every person will go through a security screening process when entering a court building. This is done to seize prohibited items that might...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/criminal-matters/driving-and-traffic-offences/applying-get-your-licence-back
Applying to get your licence back | Magistrates Court of Victoria
If you need to apply to the Magistrates’ Court to get your licence back, the relevant order is called a licence eligibility order. You may need to make a...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/intervention-orders/family-violence-intervention-orders/intervention-order-breaches-fvio
Intervention order breaches (FVIO) | Magistrates Court of Victoria
If a respondent breaks the conditions of a family violence intervention order, family violence safety notice or a counselling order, the police can charge them...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/criminal-matters/driving-and-traffic-offences
Driving and traffic offences | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Most driving and traffic offences incur a fine and/or loss of demerit points. A notice to pay a fine is called an infringement notice. You should read the...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/going-court/documents-and-recordings
Documents and recordings | Magistrates Court of Victoria
Requesting audio recordings Audio recordings are available for 12 months from the date of the hearing. Only parties to the proceedings are permitted to obtain...
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https://www.mcv.vic.gov.au/find-support/interpreters
Interpreters | Magistrates Court of Victoria
An interpreter can help you understand information and participate in the court process. Court interpreters must be accredited and repeat the exact words...
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