Court Practice and Modes of Appearance – Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025

The purpose of this Practice Direction is to outline court practices and modes of appearance (in person or online) in proceedings across the criminal and family violence divisions of the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.

Please refer to the quick reference guide on the criminal division modes of appearance.

Please refer to Practice Direction No. 2 of 2025 for directions relevant to the civil division.

This Practice Direction commences Monday 10 February 2025.