Victorian Magistrates Court Flashcards
1
Q
What is the civil original jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court?
A
Up to $100,000 for all civil matters
2
Q
Where do civil claims less then $10,000 go to?
A
Arbitration
3
Q
What is the criminal original jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court?(5)
A
- summary offences
- indictable offences heard summarily
- committal proceedings
- bail applications
- issuing warrants
4
Q
What is the appellate Jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court?
A
None
5
Q
When can hearings take place in the Magistrates Court?
A
When on of the parties don’t appear
