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Magistrates' Court
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The Magistrates' Court has no appellate jurisdiction because it is the lowest court in the hierarchy, and hears all summary offences and some indictable offences (heard summarily). Committal hearings for indictable offences are heard in the Magistrates' Court to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to justify a conviction by a jury in a higher court. & bail applications
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County Court
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County Court has both original and appellate jurisdiction; hears indictable offences such as arson and culpable driving but nor murder, murder-related offences or treason. ~hears appeals against conviction and sentencing from the Magistrates' Court in criminal matters.~
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Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court is the highest court in the Victorian hierarchy and is split into two divisions: a trial division and the Court of Appeal. Trial division hears the most serious criminal matters such as murder and treason. The Court of Appeal has the power to hear and determine appeals from the Magistrates' and County Court, and the trial division of the Supreme Court.
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