The Criminal Division hears indictable offences under Victorian and Commonwealth law, as well as appeals from the Magistrates' Court and Children's Court.
The Criminal Division has three list courts for the pre-trial management of cases committed from the Magistrates’ Court with a plea of not guilty: the General List, the Sexual Offences List, and the Circuit List.
CISP is a bail support program that aims to reduce the likelihood of people re-offending by assisting them to access support services such as: drug and alcohol treatment, accommodation, disability support, mental health and acquired brain injury services.
This service, with the help of an experienced mental health clinician, provides advice and support to people involved in the criminal court system who may need mental health treatment.
Judges may impose fines and costs as part of a sentence. These fines and costs may be referred to Fines Victoria for the debtor to manage their payment with.