| Magistrates' Court of Victoria | |
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  Logo of the Magistrates' Court (left), Coat of Arms of Victoria (right) | |
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| Established | 1836 |
| Jurisdiction |  Victoria |
| Location | Headquartered in Melbourne, with 51 venues across Victoria |
| Composition method | Appointed by Governor on the advice of the Executive Council |
| Authorised by | Magistrates' Court Act 1989 (Vic) |
| Appeals to | |
| Judge term length | Mandatory retirement by age 70 |
| Website | www |
| Chief Magistrate | |
| Currently | Justice Lisa Hannan |
| Deputy Chief Magistrates | |
| Currently | Ms Felicity Broughton and Ms Susan Wakeling |
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 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.
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