Magistrates Court of Tasmania
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.