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A comprehensive resource and video about the role of the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) and how they help. Useful for adults considering mediation and likewise services - and VCE students alike.
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.
Coroner Caitlin English explains how the Azaria Chamberlain case resulted in changes to the ways Coroners Courts consider evidence.
Overview of the Drug Court - an alternative approach to sentencing.
Directions regarding the implementation of different sanctions options and the sentencing processes for various offences including murder and manslaughter.
This resource provides an overview of summary offences heard in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.
This resource hub provides further information about the two types of intervention orders - personal safety and family violence.
Detailed sentencing statistics for select offences in the higher courts.
One poor decision can impact an entire community. This type of offending has a ripple effect on the lives and futures of the perpetrators, victims, families, and the wider community.
This outlines the difference between civil and criminal cases and gives an overview of the types of people at court, from court staff to the people involved in trials. It defines our most commonly used legal terms and explains key legal procedures.
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