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Learn about the work of the Supreme Court of Victoria in our series of video and illustrated explainers. 

Who's who in the courtroom?

The Criminal courtroom

Have you ever wondered who's who in a criminal courtroom? Get to know the people and their roles in a criminal case in the Supreme Court.

The Civil courtroom

Take in the view of a civil courtroom from the judge's Bench and learn about the different roles in a civil hearing.

The Court of Appeal

About the Court of Appeal

Former Chief Justice Anne Ferguson outlines the work of the Court of Appeal.

What is an Appeal?

Learn about what an appeal is with Justice Karin Emerton.

The Appeals Process

Join Chief Justice Anne Ferguson as she explains the appeals process.

The President of the Court of Appeal

Justice Karin Emerton on the role of the President of the Court of Appeal.