Factsheet: Overview of County Court role

This fact sheet explains the County Court's history, role and place within the Victorian legal system. It gives an overview of the kinds of cases it deals with through our different divisions (criminal, common law and commercial) and outlines our role as an appeal court. It also discusses the different kinds of laws we apply.

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