| Name | Court Room | Time |
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| BOWE, B** v S** M** | Courtroom 1 | 09:30 am |
| FORRESTER, S** V C** K** | Courtroom 1 | 09:30 am |
| BROWN, K** v S** M** | Courtroom 1 | 09:30 am |
| SEGAN, J** V B** K** | Courtroom 1 | 09:30 am |
| RATH, J** V R** B** | Courtroom 1 | 09:30 am |
| BRENNAN, L** V W** D** | Courtroom 1 | 09:30 am |
| MCROY, S** V C** J** | Courtroom 1 | 09:30 am |
| MICELI, Z** V R** B** | Courtroom 1 | 09:30 am |
Last updated: 10 Sep 2026, 9:54 am. Names are partially masked for privacy. Details may change — always check with the Registry.
If you have received a notice to attend the Seymour Magistrates' Court, this guide brings together the verified location details, sitting arrangements, jurisdiction and practical steps you need before your hearing date. Seymour sits at the southern end of the Goulburn Valley in the Shire of Mitchell, roughly 104 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Freeway, and the courthouse serves a catchment that stretches well beyond the town's own population of 6,569 residents recorded at the 2021 Census. Because this is a regional venue that operates on scheduled sitting days rather than every business day, confirming your listing in advance is the single most useful thing you can do to avoid a wasted trip.
The Seymour Magistrates' Court is located at 56 Tallarook Street, Seymour, Victoria 3660, and can be reached by phone on (03) 9087 5722 or by email at seymourcoordinator@courts.vic.gov.au. The registry uses DX exchange number DX 218685 for legal correspondence. On sitting days the courthouse is open from 8:45am to 4:30pm, and the building closes to the public between 1:00pm and 2:00pm over the lunch adjournment. Parking around Tallarook Street is on-street only, so allow extra time to find a space and clear the security screening that every visitor must pass through on entry.
Where Seymour Magistrates' Court fits in the Victorian court system
The Magistrates' Court is the entry point for almost every criminal and civil matter in Victoria, and Seymour is one of more than 51 venues operated by the Magistrates' Court of Victoria across the state. To put the workload in perspective, the Magistrates' Court finalises close to 90 per cent of all matters that come before the Victorian courts each year. Sentencing Advisory Council figures show the court sentenced 85,462 cases in 2023 to 2024, and averaged 83,587 sentenced cases per year across the two decades from July 2004 to June 2024. Seymour handles a share of that regional caseload for the Mitchell Shire and surrounding Hume region communities.
Matters that exceed the Magistrates' Court jurisdiction do not stay in Seymour. Serious indictable charges are filtered through committal proceedings and referred upward to the County Court of Victoria or the Supreme Court of Victoria for trial. The County Court is the principal trial court for offences such as armed robbery, serious fraud and drug trafficking, and it runs regional circuit sittings at centres including Shepparton, Bendigo and Wodonga, all within reach of the Goulburn Valley. Understanding this hierarchy helps you work out where your matter is likely to be heard and what a committal at Seymour actually decides, which is whether there is enough evidence to commit a case for trial rather than whether a person is guilty.
What matters the Seymour Magistrates' Court hears
The Seymour registry deals with a broad cross-section of everyday legal work under Victorian law. The court's jurisdiction covers criminal, civil, family violence and traffic matters, and on certain listed days it also handles youth and child-related matters for the local area.
Criminal jurisdiction
The criminal list is the busiest part of any regional Magistrates' Court. Seymour hears and determines all summary offences, deals with some indictable offences that can be finalised summarily, and conducts committal hearings for more serious charges that must be sent to a higher court. Typical summary matters include assault, theft, property damage, drug possession and public order offences. If you are charged with a criminal offence as an adult, your case will almost always commence here before it goes anywhere else.
Civil jurisdiction
In its civil capacity the Magistrates' Court can hear disputes valued up to $100,000. This includes claims arising from unpaid debts, claims for damages, other monetary disputes and applications for equitable relief. Small business disputes, unpaid invoices, consumer claims and contractual disagreements commonly fall within this limit. Claims above $100,000 are directed to the County Court instead.
Family violence and personal safety intervention orders
Seymour Magistrates' Court can make two types of intervention order. Family violence intervention orders are designed to protect people from violence or threats by a family member, while personal safety intervention orders address conduct between people who are not family members, such as neighbours or acquaintances. These applications are heard alongside the criminal and civil lists and are among the most frequently sought protective orders in regional Victoria.
Traffic and road law matters
Road law matters make up a significant portion of the regional list. These include traffic infringements that are contested, licence suspension and disqualification issues, drink and drug driving charges, and hearings that follow a police prosecution. Because a traffic outcome can affect your ability to drive for work, it is worth getting advice before your listing date rather than turning up unprepared.
Sitting days, listings and how to check your court date
Seymour operates on scheduled sitting days rather than every weekday, which is standard for regional Victorian courthouses. On a sitting day the court runs from 8:45am, and the daily list determines the order in which matters are called. Regional courts often use non-sitting days for remote registry work, so it is essential to confirm both your court date and your attendance requirements with the registry before you travel, particularly if you are driving in from Broadford, Kilmore, Nagambie or further afield in the Goulburn Valley.
The daily court list tells you which courtroom your matter is in and when it is expected to be called. You can review the published Victorian Magistrates' Court list to locate your name and case details ahead of time, which saves queuing at the registry on the morning of your hearing. If you are unsure which venue your matter has been listed at, checking the broader daily court lists for Victoria can help you confirm the correct location before you set out, since nearby regional courts such as Shepparton, Benalla and Wangaratta share the same circuit region.
Getting to Seymour Magistrates' Court
Seymour is one of the more accessible regional towns in Victoria for people travelling without a car. Seymour railway station sits about 98.7 kilometres from Southern Cross by rail, and V/Line services on the Seymour Line run to Melbourne in roughly one hour and ten to twenty minutes. By road, the drive from the Melbourne CBD via the Hume Freeway takes around one hour and ten minutes in normal conditions. The courthouse on Tallarook Street is a short distance from the town centre, though visitors should note that only on-street parking is available nearby.
If you are relying on public transport, plan your return journey before you leave, because regional train timetables are less frequent than metropolitan services and a matter can occasionally run into the afternoon. Allowing a buffer of at least thirty minutes before your listed time gives you room to clear security, find the registry on the ground floor and locate your courtroom.
What to bring and how to prepare
Arriving prepared makes a genuine difference to how your day unfolds. Bring any paperwork relevant to your matter, including your charge sheet or notice, any correspondence from the court or police prosecutor, and identification. If you are legally represented, your solicitor will usually notify the registry of your appearance on your behalf. If you are self-represented, approach the registry on arrival so staff can direct you to the correct courtroom after checking the list.
- Dress neatly and conservatively, as you would for a formal appointment.
- Arrive well before your listed time and be prepared to be at court for most of the day.
- Turn your phone to silent before entering the courtroom.
- Bring any documents, references or evidence that support your matter.
- Empty your pockets for the security screening at the entrance.
If you cannot afford a private lawyer, duty lawyer services and community legal assistance may be available on sitting days for eligible people, particularly in criminal and family violence matters. It is best to seek this help as early as possible rather than on the morning of your hearing.
Specialist and therapeutic approaches in the Victorian Magistrates' Court
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria has invested heavily in specialist court programs that aim to address the underlying drivers of offending rather than simply processing matters through the list. These therapeutic jurisprudence programs sit alongside the mainstream criminal list and reflect a broader shift in how lower courts approach repeat offending, family violence and health-related issues. While the availability of specific programs varies between venues, the regional court network is increasingly connected to these services through referral pathways, and legal representatives can advise whether any specialist stream may apply to your circumstances.
The Seymour community the court serves
Seymour is the main business, industrial and population centre of the Shire of Mitchell, a local government area of about 2,862 square kilometres that had a projected population of 61,362 in April 2024 and is forecast to reach close to 69,600 by 2026. The town lies within the state electorate of Euroa and the federal division of Nicholls. Its economy is shaped by agriculture across the Goulburn Valley, including cattle, sheep, equine and wine production, along with the nearby Puckapunyal Army base, which is a significant local employer. This mix of a growing commuter population and a large rural catchment is part of why the Seymour registry remains an important regional access point to justice in central Victoria.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Seymour Magistrates' Court located?
The court is at 56 Tallarook Street, Seymour, Victoria 3660. It can be contacted on (03) 9087 5722 or by email at seymourcoordinator@courts.vic.gov.au, and uses DX 218685 for legal correspondence.
What are the opening hours?
On sitting days the courthouse is open from 8:45am to 4:30pm and closes to the public between 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Because Seymour is a regional venue, it sits on scheduled days rather than every weekday, so always confirm your court date with the registry first.
What types of cases does Seymour Magistrates' Court hear?
The court hears summary criminal offences, some indictable matters, committal hearings, civil disputes up to $100,000, traffic and road law matters, and family violence and personal safety intervention orders. On certain days it also handles youth and child-related matters.
How do I find my case on the court list?
Daily court lists show your courtroom and the order matters are called. You can check the published Victorian Magistrates' Court list online before you travel, or ask the registry on arrival to locate your name.
What happens if my matter is too serious for the Magistrates' Court?
Serious indictable charges are dealt with through a committal hearing, where a magistrate decides whether there is sufficient evidence to refer the case to the County Court or the Supreme Court of Victoria for trial. A committal does not decide guilt.
Can I get legal help at the court?
Duty lawyer and community legal services may be available on sitting days for eligible people, especially in criminal and family violence matters. Seek assistance as early as possible rather than waiting until your hearing date.
For the most accurate and current details about your specific listing, contact the Seymour registry directly by phone or email before your hearing. If you also have matters listed at other venues, you can browse daily listings for nearby courts through the Shepparton Magistrates' Court list and other regional pages to keep track of every date in one place.
