VIC Broadmeadows Magistrates Court List Today

The Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court is one of the busiest suburban court venues in Melbourne's northern region, serving the City of Hume and the surrounding communities roughly 15 kilometres north of the Melbourne central business district. Located on the corner of Pearcedale Parade and Dimboola Road in Broadmeadows VIC 3047, this court hears a broad mix of criminal, civil, family violence and intervention order matters every sitting day. If you have received a summons, a charge sheet, or an intervention order application naming this venue, checking the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court daily list before you attend is the fastest way to confirm your courtroom, your start time and the magistrate assigned to your matter.

CourtListAU brings the daily hearing schedule for Broadmeadows into one searchable place, so you do not have to move between separate government portals to find where you need to be. The court operates within the wider Magistrates' Court of Victoria system, which finalises the overwhelming majority of criminal and civil cases across the state. Understanding how the venue works, what it hears, and how to prepare will help you arrive ready and reduce the stress that often comes with a first court appearance.

Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court daily list and hearing schedule

Each morning, the Broadmeadows court publishes a daily list that sets out every matter due to be heard that day. The list groups hearings by courtroom and by the type of matter, covering mention hearings, contest mentions, summary hearings, intervention order applications, bail applications and specialist list appearances. Cases are usually listed to begin at 9:30am or 10:00am, but the exact sequence within each courtroom can shift as the day progresses, so it is normal to wait even when your matter carries an early listing time.

Reading the court list correctly saves time and avoids missed appearances. Your name or the party name will appear alongside a courtroom number, a listing type and, in many instances, the presiding magistrate. Because a single courtroom can carry dozens of matters on a busy day, the order shown is a guide rather than a fixed appointment. Arriving early, checking the electronic display boards inside the building, and letting the court officer know you are present are all sensible steps once you reach the venue.

How to check your Broadmeadows court date online

You can confirm your listing before you travel by searching the daily court list by name, party or case reference. This is particularly useful for self-represented litigants, witnesses and support people who want certainty about the date, time and room. If you cannot locate your matter on the published list, contact the registry directly, since matters are occasionally adjourned, transferred to another venue, or dealt with administratively before the sitting day.

What the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court hears

The Magistrates' Court is the entry point for almost every criminal prosecution in Victoria, and Broadmeadows is no exception. Its criminal jurisdiction hears and determines all summary offences, deals with some indictable offences that can be heard summarily, and conducts committal proceedings for more serious charges that will ultimately be decided in a higher court. Common matters at this venue include drink and drug driving, unlicensed and dangerous driving, theft, assault, drug possession, property damage and breaches of court orders.

On the civil side, the court can hear disputes valued up to $100,000. These include claims for unpaid debts, damages, contractual disagreements and other monetary or equitable disputes. For many residents and small businesses across Melbourne's north, the Magistrates' Court is the most accessible forum for resolving a civil claim without the cost and formality of a higher court. If your dispute involves the County Court threshold or a matter that exceeds the monetary limit, you may find the County Court of Victoria daily list more relevant to your situation.

Intervention orders and family violence matters

Broadmeadows hears two categories of intervention order: family violence intervention orders and personal safety intervention orders. Family violence matters are among the highest-volume applications dealt with at suburban Victorian courts, and dedicated support services operate at the venue to help applicants and respondents. If you are an affected family member or an applicant, support workers can assist you through the process; if an application has been made against you as a respondent, it is important to attend on the listed date so the matter is not decided in your absence.

Specialist courts and support programs

The venue offers several specialist services designed to address the underlying drivers of offending rather than simply processing charges. The Koori Court sits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have taken responsibility and pleaded guilty to an offence, providing a culturally informed sentencing conversation involving Elders and Respected Persons. The Court Integrated Services Program, known as CISP, supports eligible accused people on bail by connecting them with health, housing and treatment services. Broadmeadows also runs an Assessment and Referral Court list for accused people living with mental illness or cognitive impairment, offering intensive case management before sentencing.

Location, contact details and opening hours

The court sits at the corner of Pearcedale Parade and Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows VIC 3047, with postal correspondence directed to PO Box 3235, Broadmeadows VIC 3047. The registry is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm and is closed on weekends and public holidays. General enquiries can be directed to the court on (03) 9087 5734, with a fax line available on (03) 9007 7501. Separate registry email addresses operate for criminal, civil, intervention order and diversion matters, which helps ensure your enquiry reaches the right team.

The building sits within the broader Broadmeadows civic and retail precinct, close to the suburb's main shopping centre and transport links. As the council seat of the City of Hume, Broadmeadows is a well-connected sub-regional hub, and the court is easy to reach by public transport, road or on foot from the town centre.

Getting to court, parking and public transport

• Train: Broadmeadows Railway Station is a short walk from the court and sits on the metropolitan network with frequent services from central Melbourne.
• Parking: Parking is available at the nearby Broadmeadows Square Shopping Centre on Pascoe Vale Road and around Broadmeadows Railway Station. On-street parking near the building can fill quickly during peak court hours, so allow extra time.
• Bus: Several bus routes service the Broadmeadows town centre and stop close to the court precinct.
• Accessibility: The venue provides wheelchair access, accessible toilets, a hearing loop, a remote witness facility and audio-visual link facilities for eligible participants.

How busy is the Magistrates' Court of Victoria?

Broadmeadows is one venue within a large statewide network, and the volume of work moving through the Victorian magistracy is substantial. The Magistrates' Court of Victoria handles the great majority of all matters that come before the state's courts, operating from more than 50 venues that stretch from inner Melbourne to regional and rural Victoria. This scale is why so many people searching for the Broadmeadows daily list are trying to navigate a system that processes tens of thousands of matters each year.

The sentencing figures illustrate the caseload clearly. According to the Sentencing Advisory Council, the Magistrates' Court of Victoria sentenced 85,462 cases in 2023-24, down 8.9 per cent from 93,778 cases the previous year. Across the two decades from July 2004 to June 2024, the court sentenced an average of 83,587 cases each year, with a peak of 99,723 cases in 2015-16. The dip in some recent years reflected the delays introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020, which slowed the movement of matters through the courts.

To manage this workload, the state is organised into a series of court regions, each built around a headquarter court and a group of supporting venues. Broadmeadows serves the densely populated northern corridor, an area that has grown quickly and generates a steady stream of criminal, civil and family violence work. Statewide performance targets aim to finalise a high proportion of criminal cases within six months, and the court reports against those targets to the Victorian Government each year.

Preparing for your day at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court

Good preparation makes a real difference to how a court day unfolds. Arrive well before your listed time, since security screening at the entrance takes a few minutes and queues build during the morning rush. Dress neatly and conservatively, bring any paperwork connected to your matter, and be ready to spend most of the day at court, as your matter may not be reached until the afternoon.

If English is not your first language, interpreter services can be arranged, ideally in advance. Court staff can help with procedural questions such as which courtroom to attend or how a mention works, but they cannot give legal advice or tell you what outcome to expect. For legal advice you should speak with a solicitor, a community legal centre or the duty lawyer service where you are eligible.

Courtroom etiquette and conduct

• Switch mobile phones to silent or off before entering a courtroom.
• Address the magistrate as "Your Honour" and stand when the magistrate enters or leaves.
• Wait quietly until your matter is called, and speak only when invited to do so.
• Support people are generally welcome, which can make a stressful day easier to manage.

Broadmeadows within Melbourne's northern court network

Broadmeadows is one of several magistrates' venues serving greater Melbourne, and matters are sometimes transferred between courts depending on where an offence occurred or where the parties live. Nearby venues handle overlapping work, and the central city court remains the busiest single site in the state. If your matter has been listed elsewhere or moved into the CBD, you can check the Melbourne Magistrates' Court daily list to confirm the new details. For matters where an accused person is in custody or a bail decision is pending, the specialist Bail and Remand Court list is the place to confirm listing information.

Because listings can change at short notice, it is always worth checking the current schedule on the morning of your hearing rather than relying on an older notice. You can browse every sitting venue across the state through the full Victorian court lists directory, which covers metropolitan and regional Magistrates', County and Supreme Court venues in one place.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court located?

The court is on the corner of Pearcedale Parade and Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows VIC 3047, in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Postal mail should be sent to PO Box 3235, Broadmeadows VIC 3047.

What are the opening hours of the Broadmeadows registry?

The registry is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm and is closed on weekends and public holidays. Hearings usually begin from 9:30am to 10:00am on sitting days.

How do I find my matter on the Broadmeadows daily court list?

Search the daily list by name, party or case reference to locate your courtroom and listing time. If your matter does not appear, contact the registry, as it may have been adjourned, transferred or resolved before the sitting day.

What types of cases does the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court hear?

The court hears summary criminal offences, some indictable offences, committal proceedings, civil disputes up to $100,000, and family violence and personal safety intervention order applications. Specialist services include the Koori Court, the Court Integrated Services Program and an Assessment and Referral Court list.

How do I contact the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court?

General enquiries can be made by phone on (03) 9087 5734 or by fax on (03) 9007 7501. Separate email registries operate for criminal, civil, intervention order and diversion matters so your enquiry reaches the correct team.

Is there parking at the court?

Parking is available at the nearby Broadmeadows Square Shopping Centre on Pascoe Vale Road and around Broadmeadows Railway Station. On-street parking near the building can be limited during busy court hours, so arrive with time to spare.

Can I bring a support person to court?

Yes. Support people are generally welcome and can accompany you through most parts of the day, which many people find helpful when attending a hearing for the first time.