The County Court has made changes to Registry operations including: electronic filing of documents, witnessing affidavits, certifying documents, service of documents and subpoena inspections. The Registry continues to be operational and we are working to provide services to support practitioners and litigants.
The County Court will scale down its work from Monday 30 March until Thursday 9 April 2020. While each Division is different, the Court will, where necessary, reduce its work during this transition period and focus on matters considered high priority, essential or urgent.
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.
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.