Victoria Legal Aid

Your day in court

Published 2020-01-15

About this booklet

This free booklet has information about going to the Magistrates’ Court if you have been charged with a criminal offence. It has information about:

  • the criminal court system
  • finding a lawyer
  • what you should do once you have been charged
  • what happens at court
  • what happens if you plead guilty or not guilty
  • what to say to the magistrate
  • what happens after court
  • where to get help.
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Some of our publications have limits on how many copies you can order. If you need more copies, email cle@vla.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 9269 0234 and ask for the Community Legal Education team.
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Reviewed 12 July 2023