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Please note all custody matters at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court and Bail and Remand Court (BaRC) will be heard online only on the following dates:
Friday 15th to Sunday 24th August 2025…
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The process for making an application to vary, extend or revoke (cancel) an intervention order has been updated to make it more accessible.
Applicants and affected family members (AFMs)…
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The Chief Magistrate, Justice Lisa Hannan is delighted to welcome two new magistrates to the bench.
Douglas Shirrefs commenced his legal career as a solicitor at Minter Ellison in 2003. He joined…
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The Chief Magistrate, Justice Lisa Hannan is delighted to welcome five new magistrates to the bench today, Tuesday 15 July 2025.
Patrick Allen commenced his legal career as a solicitor advocate with…
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The Honourable Sonya Kilkenny MP, Attorney-General, seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons for appointment as a magistrate in the state of Victoria.
Magistrates are appointed…
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From 14 July 2025, there will be changes to opening hours at some court locations on non-sitting days.
Non-sitting days mean judicial officers are allocated to other…
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Construction works at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court is currently underway and is due to be completed 25 July 2025.
The works impact access to the Custody Centre and Bail and Remand Court, with…
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The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria (MCV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Currie as Chief Executive Officer, effective 12 May 2025.
Alison brings more than 20 years’ experience…
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The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria (MCV) and the Children’s Court of Victoria have identified an issue with the printing of family violence intervention orders (FVIOs), which meant the copy of the…
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The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) has launched a series of short videos to make the family violence intervention order process clearer and more accessible. Whether you are someone affected by…
