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There has been no funding reduction to the Court Mandated Counselling Order Program (CMCOP).
For some time, the court has been monitoring the efficacy and sustainability of the program. The existing…
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The Magistrates’ Court (Fees) Regulations 2022 introduced a new civil fee structure with a transitional period until 1 April 2024, when MCV will begin collection of the new fees.
There are no…
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The Castlemaine Court building is currently undergoing essential accessibility upgrade work and will be closed until mid-2024.
During this time, the Castlemaine Magistrates’ Court will operate from…
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The first sitting day in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria's 2024 calendar is Monday 8 January.
The last sitting day is Friday 20 December.
The Bail and Remand Court at Melbourne Magistrates'…
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In 2022, MCV committed to a four year plan to shape our future court. We have 51 court locations, but we are one court with a single and determined commitment to excellence at every court, every day…
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The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria is committed to improving cultural safety and supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander court users.
A recent update to Courtlink, the Magistrates’ Court’…
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The Magistrates' Court of Victoria’s (MCV) Assessment and Referral Court (ARC) has opened in Bendigo, in a landmark development for mental health support in the justice system.
Operating within the…
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The new Bendigo Law Courts building has been officially opened by Premier Daniel Andrews and Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes.
Speaking after the official opening, the Chief Magistrate, Justice Lisa…
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Earlier this week, the Coroner released findings into the death of Veronica Nelson in January 2020. The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria accepts the recommendations related to the court and is…
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The Magistrates’ Court is recruiting Elders and Respected Persons at all Koori Court locations.
Elders and Respected Persons provide cultural advice to Koori Court magistrates.
Through a cultural…
