Bendigo Law Courts
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Bendigo Law Courts
The Bendigo Law Courts website provides information to help people prepare for their visit, find legal and support information from local and state-based services as well as access to the daily court schedule, and building facilities information.
Please note: registry is closed between 1pm and 2pm.
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.
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
Hearing loop
Toilets
Accessible toilets
Wheelchair access
Remote witness facility