Bairnsdale Magistrates' Court
Change Court
2025 non-sitting days:
18, 28, 31 July
4, 5, 15, 25, 28 August
1, 2, 12, 22, 25, 29, 30 September
3, 7, 17, 20, 24, 25, 28 November
5, 15, 18,22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 December
Public parking on Nicholson Street. No designated parking at the court.
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.
Koori Court
A court for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have taken responsibility and pleaded guilty to a criminal offence.
Facilities at this court
Audio Visual Link
Toilets
Accessible toilets
Wheelchair access
Remote witness facility
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