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| Supreme Court of Victoria | |
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 _(St_Edwards_Crown).svg) Emblem (left) and arms (right) of the Supreme Court | |
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| 37°48′51″S 144°57′29″E / 37.81417°S 144.95806°E | |
| Established | 1852 |
| Jurisdiction |  Victoria |
| Location | Melbourne |
| Coordinates | 37°48′51″S 144°57′29″E / 37.81417°S 144.95806°E |
| Composition method | Appointed by Governor on the advice of the Executive Council |
| Authorised by | None (inherent jurisdiction) |
| Appeals to | High Court of Australia |
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| Judge term length | Mandatory retirement by age 70 |
| Website | www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au |
| Chief Justice of Victoria | |
| Currently | The Honourable Chief Justice Anne Ferguson |
| Since | 2 October 2017 |
The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in the Australian state of Victoria. Founded in 1852, it is a superior court of common law and equity, with unlimited and inherent jurisdiction within the state.
The Supreme Court comprises two divisions: the Trial Division, which oversees its original jurisdiction, and the Court of Appeal, which deals with its appellate jurisdiction, and is frequently referred to as a court in its own right. Although the Supreme Court is theoretically vested with unlimited jurisdiction, it generally only hears, at trial, criminal cases in instances of murder, manslaughter or treason, and civil cases where the statement of claim is in excess of the Magistrates' Court limit of $100,000.
The court hears appeals from the County Court, as well as limited appeals from the Magistrates' Court. Decisions of the Supreme Court are appealable to the High Court of Australia.
The building itself is on the Victorian Heritage Register.
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