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Summary Crime Panel

Membership of this panel entitles private practitioners to submit applications for legal assistance for criminal matters in the Magistrates' and Children's courts using the simplified grants process. Membership is by firm rather than by individual practitioner.

Appointment to the Summary Crime Panel is limited for a period of five years. 

To be considered for inclusion on this panel you must:

  • be admitted as practitioners of the Supreme Court of Victoria, have signed the High Court Roll and hold a current practising certificate under the Legal Practice Act, and
  • have experience in the practice of summary crime.

Further details regarding selection criteria and terms and conditions, performance standards, reporting and record keeping requirements, and removal procedures can be downloaded below.

If you have any questions about the Summary Crime Panel please contact the Legal and Policy Unit on (03) 9606 5361 or email panels@vla.vic.gov.au.

For compliance issues please contact the Compliance Team on (03) 9606 5355 or email compliance@vla.vic.gov.au.

Browse the list of Summary Crime service providers:

Section 29A panel practitioner manual - PDF, 133.0kb Manual for practitioners on the Section 29A Panel.