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Bairnsdale Law Courts is attended by a Registrar each day except public holidays. To contact the court and speak to a Registrar please call 7003 4112 or email bairnsdalecoordinator@courts.vic.gov.au.

Please note the court building is only open to the public for physical attendance on listed sitting days, which can be viewed on the MCV website. You are still able to contact the court via phone or email on non-sitting days.

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Bairnsdale Magistrates' Court

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Address
Nicholson Street
Bairnsdale Victoria 3875
PO Box 367
Bairnsdale Victoria 3875

Court dates & times

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Parking

Public parking on Nicholson Street. No designated parking at the court.

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. 

Koori Court

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

Facilities at this court

  • Audio Visual Link
  • Toilets
  • Accessible toilets
  • Wheelchair access
  • Remote witness facility

Contact us

Enquiries P: (03) 7003 4112 F: (03) 5198 8625 E: bairnsdalecoordinator@courts.vic.gov.au
Last updated on 15 Apr 2026
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