How do I find out the outcome of a court case Vic?

To track a case, visit the EFAS website and:

1. find the case – or person – you want to track by using the ‘browse court’ or ‘case search’ tab.
2. click on the case number you want to track.
3. enter your details, in the ‘case tracking’ section, at the bottom of the case you have opened.
4. click the ‘submit details’ button.

How long does a Supreme Court Judgement take?

As soon as we are aware of the hand-down date for a judgment, it is published on the Future judgments section of this website. As a very broad indication, judgments tend to follow approximately 12 weeks (excluding vacation) after the conclusion of the appeal hearing.

What cases are heard in the Supreme Court of Victoria?

It hears among the most serious criminal and civil cases in Victoria, including:

• cases of treason, murder, attempted murder and other major criminal matters.
• civil cases unlimited in the amount of money that may be claimed.
• civil cases involving complex legal issues.

How do you access unreported Judgements?

Unreported judgments can often be found in law databases or directly from the court’s website. You may be able to purchase a pamphlet copy of a decision from Court Registries. Some District Court (NSW) and Local Court judgments are available to the public.

What cases are heard in the Supreme Court?

The court’s work at first instance is divided between the Common Law Division, which hears civil, criminal and administrative law matters, and the Equity Division, which hears equity, probate, commercial, admiralty, and protective matters.

Can you find out what sentence someone got?

If you were not in court, you can still find out what a person was sentenced to after he was found guilty. This usually requires either making some phone calls or having Internet access. If you were not in court, you can still find out what a person was sentenced to after he was found guilty.

How many Supreme Court cases have there been in 2020?

Between the 2007 and 2019 terms, SCOTUS released opinions in 991 cases, averaging 76 cases per year. The court agreed to hear 74 cases during its 2019-2020 term. Twelve cases were postponed to the 2020-2021 term, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How many times can you appeal to the Supreme Court?

As a general rule, the final judgment of a lower court can be appealed to the next higher court only once. In any one case, the number of appeals thus depends on how many courts are “superior” to the court that made the decision, and sometimes what the next high court decides or what the basis for your appeal is.

What cases go to a Supreme Court?

The Supreme Court of New South Wales is the highest state court of the Australian State of New South Wales. It has unlimited jurisdiction within the state in civil matters, and hears the most serious criminal matters.

Who prosecutes criminal cases in Victoria?

The DPP is the head of Victoria’s public prosecutions service and is responsible for instituting, preparing and conducting serious criminal matters in the High Court, Supreme Court and County Court on behalf of the Crown.

Are all judgments reported?

Not all judgments are reported in law reports. Recent judgments and others not contained in law reports are called unreported judgments.

What reported Judgements?

Reported Judgements are those which deal with relevant points and matters and which are significant and has its impact and are considered to be valuable precedents and hence are included in Law Reports. Unreported judgments are decisions that have not been published in an official law report.

Where can I find the judgments of the Supreme Court of Victoria?

Read recent judgments and sentences delivered by judges of the Supreme Court of Victoria, the Victorian Court of Appeal, and the High Court. Judgments are also accessible via the Law Library of Victoria catalogue.

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. The Law Library of Victoria is responsible for the publishing of Supreme Court of Victoria decisions.

Why is the Supreme Court of Victoria on the winding up list?

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Who is responsible for publishing Victoria 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.