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Court Judgments and Decisions

Read selected decisions such as sentencing remarks, judgments and rulings.

Decisions are published at the discretion of the presiding judge or magistrate and may include pseudonyms or redactions to comply with relevant legislation. Published decisions can be found on free online databases Austlii and Jade.

If you wish to access a decision that has not been published, please email feedback@childrenscourt.vic.gov.au and include the name of the decision and why you need to access it.

Criminal Division Judgments and Decisions

Read selected Criminal Division judgments and decisions, which are published at the discretion of the presiding judge or magistrate.

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Family Division Judgments and Decisions

Read selected Family Division judgments and decisions, which are published at the discretion of the presiding judge or magistrate.

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Other Jurisdictions Judgments and Decisions

Read selected decisions made in other jurisdictions, which are relevant to the Children's Court. 

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