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 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.
Changes have been made to the operation and management of the Building Cases List in the republished practice note (effective 16 September 2019).
The County Court offers a warm welcome to Her Honour Judge Rosemary Carlin.
Judges of the Court met with community leaders, from a diverse range of organisations, to help demystify the work of the Court and the court system more broadly.