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Address

233 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

GPO Box 882
Melbourne 3001

Hours

Monday : 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday : 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday : 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday : 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday : 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday : CLOSED Sunday : CLOSED

Bail and Remand Court (BaRC) is open from 8:30am to 9pm seven days a week.

Parking

Limited metered parking available. All-day parking in multi storey carparks nearby.

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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.

Koori Court

A court for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who have taken responsibility and pleaded guilty to a criminal offence.

Bail support (CISP)

Support is available for eligible accused persons on bail through the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP).

Assessment and Referral Court (ARC)

A court list for accused persons who have a mental illness and/or a cognitive impairment. A cognitive impairment can include an intellectual disability, acquired brain injury or autism spectrum disorder.

Navigation and Triage (NAT)

Support is available for vulnerable people with limited support who will have their needs assessed and triaged by a staff member before their matter is called in court.