Jurisdiction of Courts

Question 1

Which court in the Victorian Hierarchy hears the majority of indictable offences?

Answer 1

The county court, hears things like murder and treason

Question 2

What is an indictable offence heard summarily?

Answer 2

A serious crime offence is tried in a lower court. This happens if the court deems it is appropriate for a summary hearing or if the accused consents

Question 3

If someone appeals a case in the Magistrates court on a point of law which court will he appeal to?

Answer 3

Supreme court trial divison

Question 4

Are there any courts that have more than one judge in the Victorian Hierarchy

Answer 4

Supreme Court of Appeal

Question 5

What court do appeals from the County Court go to?

Answer 5

criminal or civil it would be heard in the Supreme court of appeal

Question 6

What is the civil original jurisdiction of the Magistrates court?

Answer 6

Claims up to $100,000 no jury

Question 7

Explain the two purposes of committal hearings

Answer 7

An opportunity to test the strength of the case, to cross examine prosecution witnesses and get an idea of how they are likely to perform at trial.

Question 8

What is the highest court in Aus?

Answer 8

High Court specializes in public important matters and constitutional matters.

Question 9

Difference between Supreme court of Appeal and Supreme Court Trial Division

Answer 9

Supreme Court of Appeal has no jurisdiction, but trial division does.