All Magistrates’ Courts remain open but to reduce the number of people in our buildings a range of non-urgent matters are being adjourned to a future date. You will be advised of this date in due course. Go to the news section below for more information.
Sale Magistrates' Court
Change Court
Hours
Monday :
9:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday :
9:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday :
CLOSED
Thursday :
CLOSED
Friday :
9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday :
CLOSED
Sunday :
CLOSED
Enquiries: On Wednesday and Thursday contact the Bairnsdale Court on 5198 8600.
Parking
Street parking in Raymond Street, Deseilly Street and Foster Street (Princes Highway). Some restrictions in Foster Street.
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 a 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
Remote witness facility
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