This resource hub provides further information for the civil matters heard in the Magistrates Court of Victoria.
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This outlines how a civil trial is conducted, including the choice of judge or jury. 1806 approved
As part of Victorian Law Week 2023, RMIT's Centre for Innovative Justice facilitated a panel discussion.
Free Legal Help card for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria outlines a range of common legal problems we may be able to help with
This examines our judges and court hierarchy, from Chief Judge to non-judicial officers.
An overview of the history and current role of the County Court of Victoria.
A comprehensive resource to aid in researching the elements, defences, and origins of a criminal offence.
This outlines the many organisations that help us deliver justice, including government departments and legal bodies such as the Victorian Bar. It explains the role of the Office of Public Prosecutions and details organisations that assist people in dealing with the Court.
Briefly explains the Assessment and Referral Court and outlines the steps to how a referral into the ARC can be made.
Presented by Justice Quigley at Law Talks, this powerpoint contains VCAT's history, present operation, process, relevance to principles of justice and recent reforms
Resource explaining how to properly address judges
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VCE Legal Studies students met with leaders of the Victorian legal system in our most recent Metro Law Talk.

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