Wheelchair access to the Court is available via the laneway gate on Lonsdale Street, between the Trial Division and Court of Appeal buildings. More information about Court security and support services. If you're a member of the media and you wish to cover a Court matter visit our Media Centre. The daily hearing list provides a list of all Supreme Court matters that are being heard each day. We hear cases in Melbourne as well as in regional areas.
Our Melbourne Court calendar and regional Circuit Court calendar list all our upcoming sitting dates. You can also get information about sittings from the information desk, located at the entrance at William Street, between 9am and 11am.
Classes may plan to watch a specific trial, only to find out the day before the visit that it has been adjourned or settled. The best advice is to book the visit in advance and call again just before the visit to confirm that there will likely be something to watch that is of interest to the class. As well, a proceeding may start and then conclude in only a few minutes.
Consider the maturity of the students or group. Visitors to court are expected to watch without disturbing the proceedings. Consider how long the class or group can sit and listen before becoming restless. When travelling from some distance to observe the court, keep in mind that the group will already have been sitting for that distance, as well. However, the length of time spent watching the court can be longer or shorter as desired.
Consider the subject matter of court proceedings. Sometimes information in court can be very graphic and may not be suitable for younger students for example, in a murder or sexual assault case. The court staff can advise of the nature of the proceedings; however, in some courts — docket court is a good example — it is not always possible to know in advance what evidence will arise.
A judge has the authority to limit access to a courtroom in special circumstances. For example, it may be easier for a child victim to give evidence without a large audience present. Most courtrooms only have enough seats for one group at a time. Sometimes large groups need to split into two smaller, supervised groups. The visit occurs when the court is scheduled. Please refer to the Court's policy regarding the Use of Communication Devices in a courtroom.
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