Court's divisions

  • Administrative Appeals Court
    This division hears and determines cases where someone wishes to appeal a legal decision they’re not happy with.
  • Children’s Court
    This division determines child protection matters, including care and protection orders and assessment orders.
  • Civil Court
    This division deals with disputes involving amounts of up to $50,000 in value; or more than $50,000 if everyone agrees.
  • Coronial Court
    This division conducts inquests and investigations into certain deaths and incidents.
  • Criminal and General Court
    This division commonly hears offences such as drink driving, traffic offences, assaults, drug offences, stealing, family violence and restraint orders. 
  • Youth Justice Division
    This division hears and determines cases involving young people who are alleged to have committed offences under the age of 18.