How do I find out the outcome of a court case in Victoria?
To track a case, visit the EFAS website and:
- find the case – or person – you want to track by using the ‘browse court’ or ‘case search’ tab.
- click on the case number you want to track.
- enter your details, in the ‘case tracking’ section, at the bottom of the case you have opened.
- click the ‘submit details’ button.
Are court records public in Victoria?
During court cases, records are kept of everything that is said by the judge, jury and witnesses while court is in session. These records are sometimes accessible to the public. Magistrates’ Court Victoria: Recordings of hearings may be available.
Are local court decisions published?
The Local Court publishes a small selection of judgments that provide interpretations of legislation and legal principles relevant to criminal, civil and other matters determined in the Local Court.
Can you watch court cases Victoria?
Watch publicly-available live streams of upcoming proceedings in cases before the Supreme Court of Victoria.
How do you analyze a court Judgement?
Survey skim and scan the entire judgment, try to read the mind of a judge based on your readings, observe the important aspects such as headnotes, the cited Case Laws, and the Legal Provisions. Use your reading to prepare at least one or two research questions.
Where can I find a list of judgments in Victoria?
Judgments are also accessible via the Law Library of Victoria catalogue. If you are looking for further places to search for unreported judgments of the Supreme Court, County Court, Magistrates’ Court and VCAT see our Research Guide called Unreported Judgments in Victoria.
Where can I find High Court decisions in Victoria?
To access all High Court decisions visit the High Court Judgments Database. The Law Library of Victoria is responsible for the publishing of Victorian Court of Appeal decisions. This page contains recent judgments.
How do I find old court cases in Victoria?
Go to the Court decisions page on the County Court website to find selected judgments that court has decided are cases of note. The Magistrates’ Court has a small hard copy collection 1992 – 2013. Email the Law Library of Victoria via [email protected] to arrange a search of this collection.
Who is responsible for publishing Victorian Court of Appeal decisions?
The Law Library of Victoria is responsible for the publishing of Victorian Court of Appeal decisions. This page contains recent judgments. The Law Library of Victoria is responsible for the publishing of Supreme Court of Victoria decisions. This page contains recent judgments.