Supreme Court (Court of Appeal) jurisdiction
The Supreme Court (Court of Appeal) is the second highest court in the Victorian court hierarchy, directly above the Supreme Court (Trial Division) and below the High Court of Australia.
Original jurisdiction
Because this court specialises in appeals, it has no original jurisdiction.
Appellate criminal jurisdiction
The Court of Appeal hears appeals on point of law, conviction or sentence from the County and Supreme (Trial Division) Courts, provided that leave to appeal has been given.
Appellate civil jurisdiction
The Court of Appeal hears civil appeals on points of law, disputes over facts or on amount of damages from the County and Supreme Courts, as well as VCAT.
See also:
Original and appellate jurisdictions
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