Civil (MCV)

Magistrates’ Court of Victoria

CMS Portal Notifications

10/05/2024

CMS Portal will be unavailable from 6pm Wednesday, 15th May to 12am Thursday, 16th May for scheduled maintenance.

The Magistrates' Court is the first level of the Victorian court system.  Sitting in 51 locations, it hears most matters that reach court.  There is no jury and each matter is heard and determined by a judicial officer.

The Magistrates' Court can hear civil disputes up to the value of $100,000 arising from debts, claims for damages, other monetary disputes or equitable relief.

Magistrates' Court of Victoria Practice Direction No. 8 of 2022 applies. This Practice Direction is to be read in conjunction with Practice Direction No. 6 of 2022.