This court is attended by a Registrar on Fridays, except for public holidays. If you need to contact the court about your matter call 7003 4110, email araratcoordinator@courts.vic.gov.au or you can attend the Ballarat Court at 100 Grenville Street South, Ballarat 3350 or the Horsham Court at 22 Roberts Avenue, Horsham 3400.
Ararat Magistrates' Court
Change Court
Hours
Monday :
CLOSED
Tuesday :
CLOSED
Wednesday :
CLOSED
Thursday :
CLOSED
Friday :
9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday :
CLOSED
Sunday :
CLOSED
Court is closed between 1:00pm and 2:00pm on sitting days
Parking
Limited on street parking in front of the court building.
Available at this court
Criminal matters
The criminal jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Court hears and determines all summary offences, some indictable offences and conducts committal hearings.
Civil matters
The Magistrates’ Court can hear civil disputes up to the value of $100,000 arising from debts, claims for damages, other monetary disputes or equitable relief.
Intervention orders
There are two types of intervention orders that can be ordered in the Magistrates' Court. They are personal safety and family violence intervention orders.
Facilities at this court
Audio Visual Link
Toilets
Accessible toilets
Wheelchair access
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