County Court of Victoria
Victoria's principal trial court hears and determines criminal, common law and commercial matters.
The Criminal Division hears indictable offences under Victorian and Commonwealth law, as well as appeals from the Magistrates' Court and Children's Court.
The Common Law Division has a broad jurisdiction that includes workplace, transport accident and medical negligence claims, and claims by a beneficiary under a will.
The Commercial Division provides fast, cost-effective and fair resolution of commercial disputes.
Students and teachers engaged in the Victorian Certificate of Education can take advantage of a wealth of new free resources.
Learn how a case unfolds by watching a short film, download a series of Legal Studies fact sheets or take a virtual tour of the Court.
Teachers can access a study guide complete with case studies, discussion points, suggested activities and questions.
We invited A Current Affair to go behind the scenes and find out how the Court really works.
Self represented litigants now have access to a suite of resources and tools to help guide them through the legal process.
A new Koori Court gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians greater involvement in our justice system.