Ballarat Magistrates' Court
Change Court
For bail support (CISP) enquiries please include the court location to which your enquiry relates.
Limited parking at court, including three disabled parking bays. Meter parking in Grenville Street. All day parking in Anderson Street car park.
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.
Drug Court
A post-sentence program focusing on the rehabilitation and treatment of offenders with a drug and/or alcohol dependency.
Bail support (CISP)
Support is available for eligible accused persons on bail through the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP).
Assessment and Referral Court (ARC)
Helps people living with complex mental health conditions get the support they need to address underlying factors that contribute to their offending behaviours.
Facilities at this court
Audio Visual Link
Toilets
Accessible toilets
Wheelchair access
Remote witness facility
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