20-586: (Redirected from Magistrates Courts ) [REDACTED] The Melbourne Magistrates' Court , the principal venue of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria A magistrates' court is a lower court where, in several jurisdictions , all criminal proceedings start. Also some civil matters may be dealt with here, such as family proceedings. Courts [ edit ] Magistrates' court (England and Wales) Magistrates' court (Hong Kong) District Court (Ireland) ,
40-701: A Deed of Apology was signed for the treatment of Aboriginal peoples , which tied in with National Sorry Day actions, by the Chief Magistrate and Principal Registrar on behalf of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. The deed was received at the Wangaratta courthouse by Wally Cooper. In 2000, Chief Magistrate of the Court Michael Adams was forced to stand down on 31 October after claims that he harassed female members of his court. This
60-409: A metal detector upon entry. Bathrooms are located on all floors – caution recommended for those located on the busier floors (i.e. 1 and 3). The Court often takes a lunch break between 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Wait-times are a regular criticism, as a case may be called at any time between 9:00am to 4:30pm, reading materials are recommended. The court features 4 busy elevators commonly ferrying visitors among
80-478: A raised bench for seating the sitting magistrate and a clerk and sometimes a dock for housing defendants in custody. Many Victorian magistrates' courts have video link facilities for witnesses to appear via remote video conference rather than in person and is used for when witnesses cannot travel or the prisoner is unable to travel to court in person. The Magistrates' Court of Victoria hears many different types of cases, such as: Magistrates are appointed by
100-530: Is also able to hear various pre-trial criminal procedures, including bail applications and committal hearings . Decisions of the Magistrates' Court may be appealed to the County Court , with the Supreme Court also able to hear a limited number of appeals on questions of law. A typical courtroom layout consists of a witness box , a public gallery , the bar table (at which the parties sit),
120-530: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Melbourne Magistrates%27 Court The Melbourne Magistrates' Court is the largest venue at which the Magistrates' Court of Victoria sits. It is a court in Melbourne , Victoria, Australia that deals with, and dispenses of, a range of criminal and civil matters, including criminal prosecutions, money claims and disputes up to $ 100,000, and family violence and family law proceedings . In 1995,
140-502: Is used for lectures. 37°48′48″S 144°57′23″E / 37.813365°S 144.956403°E / -37.813365; 144.956403 Magistrates%27 Court of Victoria The Magistrates' Court of Victoria is the lowest court in the Australian state of Victoria . The court possesses original jurisdiction over summary offences and indictable offences heard summarily , as well as civil claims up to $ 100,000. It
160-573: The Attorney General after receiving expressions of interest from Australian lawyers and are appointed as members of the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT), which is a separate and independent statutory entity which determines claims for compensation made by victims of crime and their families. Although the current court was established by the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 ( Victoria ), Victoria has had magistrates since 1836, when
180-600: The Australian Capital Territory Magistrates court (Northern Territory) Magistrates Court of Queensland Magistrates Court of South Australia Magistrates Court of Tasmania Magistrates' Court of Victoria Magistrates Court of Western Australia Local Court of New South Wales Federal Circuit Court of Australia (initially the Federal Magistrate's Court of Australia. The title Federal Magistrate
200-614: The District Court, and a third Emergency Court. A feature of the District Court is a wooden canopy over the seat upon which the Magistrate sits. This canopy was taken from old Supreme Court which had originally been located at the site. The Court relocated to its current address on William Street in 1995. Since then, the Old Magistrates' Court Building has been annexed as part of RMIT University , as Building 20, and
220-510: The Melbourne Magistrates Court was relocated to 233 William Street, Melbourne which it remains to date. The building is divided into eight floors, the first six of which are accessible to the public. Court hours are 9:00am through 4:30pm, with a one hour lunch break between 1:00pm to 2:00pm. The court is also open on weekends and after hours for limited urgent police matters. Ground Floor – Upon passing through security,
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#1732772967273240-695: The ground floor hosts 2 of the largest courtrooms in the building, often used to hear matters featuring accused persons in custody. The ground floor also features a General Enquiries counter. A battery of police cells are situated on floors beneath the court building. Limited public access is allowed only by appointment. Legal practitioners are permitted to speak with persons being held in custody. Visitors and parties are advised to arrive well in advance of their scheduled court time, to allow for delays proceeding through security and to account for elevator wait-time. Visitors are expected to surrender all loose items and bags to an x-ray scan, and pass their bodies through
260-504: The main court of summary jurisdiction in Ireland Magistrate's courts of Israel Magistrate's Court of Jersey Magistrates' Court (Kenya) District Court (New Zealand) , replaced magistrate's courts in 1980 Magistrate's court (Russia) Magistrate's court (South Africa) Magistrate's court (Sri Lanka) Magistrate court (West Virginia) Australian courts [ edit ] Magistrates Court of
280-419: The multiple floors, along with a stairwell. Smoking is not permitted in the stairwell, or anywhere else inside or within 5 metres of the building – ash-trays are located on public bins along William Street. Public water fountains and vending machines situated on each floor. Although the current court was established by the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 ( Victoria ), Victoria has had magistrates since 1836, when
300-585: The new City Court was opened at Russell Street in Melbourne and Phillip Blashki JP was the first Chairman of the City Court Bench. The then Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin , presented Blashki with an illuminated address signed by 30 of the court's solicitors when he retired, aged 70. On January 20, 1914, three courts were opened on the corners of LaTrobe and Russell streets: the City Court,
320-656: The new City Court was opened at Russell Street in Melbourne and Phillip Blashki JP was the first Chairman of the City Court Bench. The then Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin , presented Blashki with an illuminated address signed by 30 of the court's solicitors when he retired, aged 70. Police magistrates were able to sit in on Petty Court sessions, but generally two or three Justice of the Peace were required for cases to be heard. The Court of Petty Sessions, also originally attended to matters under 20 pounds, and even criminal matters, like drunkenness and minor assaults. On 29 May 2000,
340-573: The people of Melbourne elected an arbitrator of the city to resolve minor disputes. Captain William Lonsdale , a police magistrate, was appointed in 1836 and the first case was heard at a location near the present site of Southern Cross station (formerly Spencer Street station). In 1838, a third court, the Court of Petty Sessions was created. By 1890, all three types of courts were held at 235 locations throughout Victoria. On 20 January 1914,
360-421: The people of Melbourne elected an arbitrator of the city to resolve minor disputes. Captain William Lonsdale , a police magistrate, was appointed in 1836 and the first case was heard at a location near the present site of Southern Cross station . In 1838, a third court, the Court of Petty Sessions was created. By 1890, all three types of courts were held at 235 locations throughout Victoria. On 20 January 1914,
380-491: The same name This set index article includes a list of related items that share the same name (or similar names). If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Magistrates%27_court&oldid=1259058842 " Categories : Set index articles Courts Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
400-662: Was changed to Judge at the same time.) Other [ edit ] Magistrates' Courts Act 1952 of the United Kingdom Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 of the United Kingdom Magistrate's Court (TV series) Liverpool Magistrates' Court , a court building Bow Street Magistrates' Court City of Westminster Magistrates' Court See also [ edit ] Magistrate Lower court Court of summary jurisdiction [REDACTED] Index of articles associated with
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