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The Department of Justice and Community Safety delivers high-quality services to Victorians and supports a safe, just, innovative and

thriving Victoria.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

CERTIFIED COPIES OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS Certified copies of original documents. You must follow the process on this page to certify a copy. This process changed when then Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018 (External link) came into effect. The new process allows more people to certify a copy. This includes nurses, full-time teachers, some Australian Post staff and more public

servants.

CHILD SAFE CODE OF CONDUCT POWERS OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENTS Changes to the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 enable powers of attorney documents to be witnessed online via audio visual link. Find information on how this can be done. MALMSBURY YOUTH JUSTICE PRECINCT Department of Justice and Community Safety and Victoria Police representatives. Mr Joseph Tonu (Chair), Acting General Manager, Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Mr Justin Sawyers, Director, Major Projects, Assets, Infrastructure and Major Projects. Inspector Chris Large, Victoria Police, Local Area Commander for the area. EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian FINES REFORM ADVISORY BOARD The Fines Reform Advisory Board has delivered its Report on the Delivery of Fines Reform and the Attorney-General, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP has announced that the government has accepted 13 of the recommendations in full or in principle with the remaining recommendations to be considered following further consultation with

the sector.

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The Department of Justice and Community Safety delivers high-quality services to Victorians and supports a safe, just, innovative and

thriving Victoria.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

CERTIFIED COPIES OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS Certified copies of original documents. You must follow the process on this page to certify a copy. This process changed when then Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018 (External link) came into effect. The new process allows more people to certify a copy. This includes nurses, full-time teachers, some Australian Post staff and more public

servants.

CHILD SAFE CODE OF CONDUCT POWERS OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENTS Changes to the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 enable powers of attorney documents to be witnessed online via audio visual link. Find information on how this can be done. MALMSBURY YOUTH JUSTICE PRECINCT Department of Justice and Community Safety and Victoria Police representatives. Mr Joseph Tonu (Chair), Acting General Manager, Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Mr Justin Sawyers, Director, Major Projects, Assets, Infrastructure and Major Projects. Inspector Chris Large, Victoria Police, Local Area Commander for the area. EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian FINES REFORM ADVISORY BOARD The Fines Reform Advisory Board has delivered its Report on the Delivery of Fines Reform and the Attorney-General, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP has announced that the government has accepted 13 of the recommendations in full or in principle with the remaining recommendations to be considered following further consultation with

the sector.

PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE The department is comprised of 13 groups: Aboriginal Justice. Consumer Affairs, Liquor, Gaming and Dispute Services. Corporate Governance and Support. Corrections and Justice Services. Emergency Management and Industry Enforcement. Justice Infrastructure / Community Safety Building Authority. Justice Policy and Data Reform. GRANTS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIA Victoria’s 50 community legal centres can apply for three grant funds, each worth up to $50,000 per annum. Community legal centres have the opportunity to apply for a part of: more than $2 million from the Community Legal Centre Assistance Fund, which supports critical programs and free legal services for Victorians who can’t afford a SHERIFF'S OFFICE VICTORIA Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine and emergency accommodation programs. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for managing mandatory quarantine and emergency accommodation programs as part of Victoria’s public health response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Top tasks. STATEMENT OF DIRECTION 2019-2023 Statement of Direction 2019-2023 - Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, Australia. CHILD SAFE CODE OF CONDUCT The Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety's Child Safe Code of Conduct outlines the child safe principles and minimum expectations for appropriate behaviour that all employees, consultants, contractors or volunteers engaged by the department must

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POWERS OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENTS Changes to the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 enable powers of attorney documents to be witnessed online via audio visual link. Find information on how this can be done. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY The integrity of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is critical to its acceptance in the Victorian community as a provider of services for and on behalf of the community. Conflicts of interests can seriously affect the integrity of the work of the department. Unmanaged conflicts undermine trust and confidence

that

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AT A DOCUMENT SIGNING STATION Document signing stations provide the community with convenient access to Justices of the Peace. They are located in public locations including police stations, libraries, community centres and neighbourhood houses that provide local communities with a range of social, recreational, educational and LAND USE ACTIVITY AGREEMENT INFORMATION FOR LOCAL The following information will help local governments to understand and carry out their obligations under the Dja Dja Wurrung Land Use Activity Agreement (LUAA). FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS What is a statutory declaration? A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND Safer communities. Emergencies. Emergencies. Planning, managing and delivering Victoria’s emergency services. Crime prevention. Crime prevention. Crime prevention campaigns, initiatives, ELECTRONIC SIGNING AND ONLINE WITNESSING OF LEGALSEE MORE ON

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTION 2019-2023 Statement of Direction 2019-2023 - Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, Australia. FINES REFORM ADVISORY BOARD The Fines Reform Advisory Board has delivered its Report on the Delivery of Fines Reform and the Attorney-General, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP has announced that the government has accepted 13 of the recommendations in full or in principle with the remaining recommendations to be considered following further consultation with

the sector.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS What is a statutory declaration? A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND Safer communities. Emergencies. Emergencies. Planning, managing and delivering Victoria’s emergency services. Crime prevention. Crime prevention. Crime prevention campaigns, initiatives, ELECTRONIC SIGNING AND ONLINE WITNESSING OF LEGALSEE MORE ON

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTION 2019-2023 Statement of Direction 2019-2023 - Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, Australia. FINES REFORM ADVISORY BOARD The Fines Reform Advisory Board has delivered its Report on the Delivery of Fines Reform and the Attorney-General, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP has announced that the government has accepted 13 of the recommendations in full or in principle with the remaining recommendations to be considered following further consultation with

the sector.

HOME | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIA The Department of Justice and Community Safety delivers high-quality services to Victorians and supports a safe, just, innovative and

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grants

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION 2019-2023 Statement of Direction 2019-2023 - Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, Australia. GEELONG REGIONAL OFFICE Details for the Geelong Regional Office, a Justice Service Centre run by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria.

APPEAL COSTS BOARD

Contact details for the Appeal Costs Board. Your rights. Consumer (External link). Consumer (External link). Victoria’s consumer affairs regulator helps Victorian consumers and

STUDENT PLACEMENT

The department is committed to professional development and offers student placement opportunities to both tertiary and secondary students. Student placements at the department provide an opportunity to learn about the day-to-day operations of a particular business area, observe practice and interaction between Victorian Government departments, statutory entities and the judicial system TAUNGURUNG NATURAL RESOURCE AGREEMENT Taungurung Traditional Owner Land Natural Resource Agreement. Also on 26 October 2018, the State of Victoria and the Taungurung People entered into a Traditional Owner Land Natural Resource Agreement (TOLNRA) under Division 2A, Part 6 of the Traditional Owner Settlement

Act 2010 (Vic).

LAND USE ACTIVITY AGREEMENT INFORMATION FOR LOCAL The following information will help local governments to understand and carry out their obligations under the Dja Dja Wurrung Land Use Activity Agreement (LUAA). HJO: LOGIN TO THE SITE Login here using your username and password. If you have any problems please contact us at hjosupport@learnskills.org (Cookies must be enabled in your browser) HOME | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIALAWS AND REGULATIONCOURTS AND TRIBUNALSDISPUTE RESOLUTION EXTERNAL LINKFINES

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thriving Victoria.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

GRANTS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIASEE MORE ON JUSTICE.VIC.GOV.AU AUCTIONS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIA Auctions. Property seized by Sheriff's officers, such as vehicles, are sold at public auctions at venues across Victoria and online. The proceeds of the sale of seized goods are used to pay off the debt incurred (the original amount plus enforcement related costs) by the owner. Potential buyers of property sold at Sheriff's auctions should

note

CHILD SAFE CODE OF CONDUCT MILDURA JUSTICE SERVICE CENTRE Licences and certificates. Births, deaths and marriages (External link). Births, deaths and marriages (External link). Certificates and registries for births, deaths and relationships, and family history

resources

MALMSBURY YOUTH JUSTICE PRECINCT Department of Justice and Community Safety and Victoria Police representatives. Mr Joseph Tonu (Chair), Acting General Manager, Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Mr Justin Sawyers, Director, Major Projects, Assets, Infrastructure and Major Projects. Inspector Chris Large, Victoria Police, Local Area Commander for the area. EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian HOME | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIALAWS AND REGULATIONCOURTS AND TRIBUNALSDISPUTE RESOLUTION EXTERNAL LINKFINES

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FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

GRANTS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIASEE MORE ON JUSTICE.VIC.GOV.AU AUCTIONS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIA Auctions. Property seized by Sheriff's officers, such as vehicles, are sold at public auctions at venues across Victoria and online. The proceeds of the sale of seized goods are used to pay off the debt incurred (the original amount plus enforcement related costs) by the owner. Potential buyers of property sold at Sheriff's auctions should

note

CHILD SAFE CODE OF CONDUCT MILDURA JUSTICE SERVICE CENTRE Licences and certificates. Births, deaths and marriages (External link). Births, deaths and marriages (External link). Certificates and registries for births, deaths and relationships, and family history

resources

MALMSBURY YOUTH JUSTICE PRECINCT Department of Justice and Community Safety and Victoria Police representatives. Mr Joseph Tonu (Chair), Acting General Manager, Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Mr Justin Sawyers, Director, Major Projects, Assets, Infrastructure and Major Projects. Inspector Chris Large, Victoria Police, Local Area Commander for the area. EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian GRANTS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIA Victoria’s 50 community legal centres can apply for three grant funds, each worth up to $50,000 per annum. Community legal centres have the opportunity to apply for a part of: more than $2 million from the Community Legal Centre Assistance Fund, which supports critical programs and free legal services for Victorians who can’t afford a

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CERTIFIED COPIES OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS Certified copies of original documents. You must follow the process on this page to certify a copy. This process changed when then Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018 (External link) came into effect. The new process allows more people to certify a copy. This includes nurses, full-time teachers, some Australian Post staff and more public

servants.

SHERIFFS IN VICTORIA Sheriffs in Victoria. Sheriff’s officers take action against people who do not comply with their debt-related court orders. They enforce warrants and orders issued by Victorian courts for both criminal (arising from unpaid fines) and civil (arising from orders made following civil disputes) matters. Sheriff’s officers use a variety

of means

CHILD SAFE CODE OF CONDUCT The Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety's Child Safe Code of Conduct outlines the child safe principles and minimum expectations for appropriate behaviour that all employees, consultants, contractors or volunteers engaged by the department must

observe when

GEELONG REGIONAL OFFICE Details for the Geelong Regional Office, a Justice Service Centre run by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria. WERRIBEE JUSTICE SERVICE CENTRE Safer communities. Emergencies. Emergencies. Planning, managing and delivering Victoria’s emergency services. Crime prevention. Crime prevention. Crime prevention campaigns, initiatives, JUDICIAL OFFICER SALARIES 3. Judge of Appeal. $483,558. 4. Associate Judge of the Supreme Court who is the Senior Master. $416,538. 5. Registrar of the Court of Appeal other than when that office is or was held by a Judicial Registrar of the Supreme Court. $416,538. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY The integrity of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is critical to its acceptance in the Victorian community as a provider of services for and on behalf of the community. Conflicts of interests can seriously affect the integrity of the work of the department. Unmanaged conflicts undermine trust and confidence

that

JUSTICE HUMAN RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE The Justice and Human Research Ethics Committee (JHREC) is convened by the Secretary of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. The JHREC's function is to conduct ethical reviews of research and evaluations and to protect the welfare and rights of participants in research. In doing this, the JHREC ensures that research proposals

conform

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thriving Victoria.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

GRANTS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIASEE MORE ON JUSTICE.VIC.GOV.AU AUCTIONS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIA Auctions. Property seized by Sheriff's officers, such as vehicles, are sold at public auctions at venues across Victoria and online. The proceeds of the sale of seized goods are used to pay off the debt incurred (the original amount plus enforcement related costs) by the owner. Potential buyers of property sold at Sheriff's auctions should

note

CHILD SAFE CODE OF CONDUCT MILDURA JUSTICE SERVICE CENTRE Licences and certificates. Births, deaths and marriages (External link). Births, deaths and marriages (External link). Certificates and registries for births, deaths and relationships, and family history

resources

MALMSBURY YOUTH JUSTICE PRECINCT Department of Justice and Community Safety and Victoria Police representatives. Mr Joseph Tonu (Chair), Acting General Manager, Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Mr Justin Sawyers, Director, Major Projects, Assets, Infrastructure and Major Projects. Inspector Chris Large, Victoria Police, Local Area Commander for the area. EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian HOME | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIALAWS AND REGULATIONCOURTS AND TRIBUNALSDISPUTE RESOLUTION EXTERNAL LINKFINES

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The Department of Justice and Community Safety delivers high-quality services to Victorians and supports a safe, just, innovative and

thriving Victoria.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

GRANTS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIASEE MORE ON JUSTICE.VIC.GOV.AU AUCTIONS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIA Auctions. Property seized by Sheriff's officers, such as vehicles, are sold at public auctions at venues across Victoria and online. The proceeds of the sale of seized goods are used to pay off the debt incurred (the original amount plus enforcement related costs) by the owner. Potential buyers of property sold at Sheriff's auctions should

note

CHILD SAFE CODE OF CONDUCT MILDURA JUSTICE SERVICE CENTRE Licences and certificates. Births, deaths and marriages (External link). Births, deaths and marriages (External link). Certificates and registries for births, deaths and relationships, and family history

resources

MALMSBURY YOUTH JUSTICE PRECINCT Department of Justice and Community Safety and Victoria Police representatives. Mr Joseph Tonu (Chair), Acting General Manager, Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Mr Justin Sawyers, Director, Major Projects, Assets, Infrastructure and Major Projects. Inspector Chris Large, Victoria Police, Local Area Commander for the area. EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian GRANTS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIA Victoria’s 50 community legal centres can apply for three grant funds, each worth up to $50,000 per annum. Community legal centres have the opportunity to apply for a part of: more than $2 million from the Community Legal Centre Assistance Fund, which supports critical programs and free legal services for Victorians who can’t afford a

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Safer communities. Emergencies. Emergencies. Planning, managing and delivering Victoria’s emergency services. Crime prevention. Crime prevention. Crime prevention campaigns, initiatives, programs and

grants

CERTIFIED COPIES OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS Certified copies of original documents. You must follow the process on this page to certify a copy. This process changed when then Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018 (External link) came into effect. The new process allows more people to certify a copy. This includes nurses, full-time teachers, some Australian Post staff and more public

servants.

SHERIFFS IN VICTORIA Sheriffs in Victoria. Sheriff’s officers take action against people who do not comply with their debt-related court orders. They enforce warrants and orders issued by Victorian courts for both criminal (arising from unpaid fines) and civil (arising from orders made following civil disputes) matters. Sheriff’s officers use a variety

of means

CHILD SAFE CODE OF CONDUCT The Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety's Child Safe Code of Conduct outlines the child safe principles and minimum expectations for appropriate behaviour that all employees, consultants, contractors or volunteers engaged by the department must

observe when

GEELONG REGIONAL OFFICE Details for the Geelong Regional Office, a Justice Service Centre run by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria. WERRIBEE JUSTICE SERVICE CENTRE Safer communities. Emergencies. Emergencies. Planning, managing and delivering Victoria’s emergency services. Crime prevention. Crime prevention. Crime prevention campaigns, initiatives, JUDICIAL OFFICER SALARIES 3. Judge of Appeal. $483,558. 4. Associate Judge of the Supreme Court who is the Senior Master. $416,538. 5. Registrar of the Court of Appeal other than when that office is or was held by a Judicial Registrar of the Supreme Court. $416,538. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY The integrity of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is critical to its acceptance in the Victorian community as a provider of services for and on behalf of the community. Conflicts of interests can seriously affect the integrity of the work of the department. Unmanaged conflicts undermine trust and confidence

that

JUSTICE HUMAN RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE The Justice and Human Research Ethics Committee (JHREC) is convened by the Secretary of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. The JHREC's function is to conduct ethical reviews of research and evaluations and to protect the welfare and rights of participants in research. In doing this, the JHREC ensures that research proposals

conform

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO CANNOT Emergency accommodation is available for people in Victoria who need support to quarantine or self-isolate safely. Emergency accommodation is a last resort. It is preferable that people who need help to quarantine or self-isolate be supported to stay at home, so they can keep accessing their regular health and wellbeing services while

isolating

BALLARAT REGIONAL OFFICE Details for the Ballarat Regional Office, a Justice Service Centre, run by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria. MALMSBURY YOUTH JUSTICE PRECINCT Department of Justice and Community Safety and Victoria Police representatives. Mr Joseph Tonu (Chair), Acting General Manager, Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Mr Justin Sawyers, Director, Major Projects, Assets, Infrastructure and Major Projects. Inspector Chris Large, Victoria Police, Local Area Commander for the area. EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian FINES REFORM ADVISORY BOARD The Fines Reform Advisory Board has delivered its Report on the Delivery of Fines Reform and the Attorney-General, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP has announced that the government has accepted 13 of the recommendations in full or in principle with the remaining recommendations to be considered following further consultation with

the sector.

SECRETARY 14 APRIL 2021 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND Secretary Department of Justice and Community Safety Justice Policy and Data Reform Corrections and Justice Services Service Delivery Reform Coordination and Workplace NEW DRONE LAWS FOR VICTORIA Commonwealth laws Civil Aviation Safety Authority Regulations Part 101 www.casa.gov.au Ban on flying remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS/drones) near correctional and youth justice facilities FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO CANNOT Emergency accommodation is available for people in Victoria who need support to quarantine or self-isolate safely. Emergency accommodation is a last resort. It is preferable that people who need help to quarantine or self-isolate be supported to stay at home, so they can keep accessing their regular health and wellbeing services while

isolating

BALLARAT REGIONAL OFFICE Details for the Ballarat Regional Office, a Justice Service Centre, run by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria. MALMSBURY YOUTH JUSTICE PRECINCT Department of Justice and Community Safety and Victoria Police representatives. Mr Joseph Tonu (Chair), Acting General Manager, Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Mr Justin Sawyers, Director, Major Projects, Assets, Infrastructure and Major Projects. Inspector Chris Large, Victoria Police, Local Area Commander for the area. EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian FINES REFORM ADVISORY BOARD The Fines Reform Advisory Board has delivered its Report on the Delivery of Fines Reform and the Attorney-General, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP has announced that the government has accepted 13 of the recommendations in full or in principle with the remaining recommendations to be considered following further consultation with

the sector.

SECRETARY 14 APRIL 2021 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND Secretary Department of Justice and Community Safety Justice Policy and Data Reform Corrections and Justice Services Service Delivery Reform Coordination and Workplace NEW DRONE LAWS FOR VICTORIA Commonwealth laws Civil Aviation Safety Authority Regulations Part 101 www.casa.gov.au Ban on flying remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS/drones) near correctional and youth justice facilities HOME | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIA The Department of Justice and Community Safety delivers high-quality services to Victorians and supports a safe, just, innovative and

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FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) Guideline on the handling of complaints against Honorary Justices. To lodge a complaint about a Justice of the Peace or Bail Justice, complete a complaint form and send by post, email or fax to the addresses below: Honorary Justice Services Support. GPO Box 4349. Melbourne VIC 3001. Email: jp@justice.vic.gov.au (External link) Fax:

03 8684 6777.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE VICTORIA Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine and emergency accommodation programs. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for managing mandatory quarantine and emergency accommodation programs as part of Victoria’s public health response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Top tasks. ELECTRONIC SIGNING AND ONLINE WITNESSING OF LEGAL Under Victorian law, most legal documents can now be signed electronically and witnessed online. Information about different legal documents and the procedure you need to follow. STATEMENT OF DIRECTION 2019-2023 Statement of Direction 2019-2023 - Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, Australia.

APPEAL COSTS BOARD

03 8684 1301. Street address. Level 24. 121 Exhibition Street. Melbourne. VIC. 3000. The Appeal Costs Board is responsible for the administration of the Appeal Costs Act 1998. The Board serves a function similar to that of a compensation tribunal: in certain circumstances it may partially compensate litigating parties who

suffer loss through

SECRETARY 14 APRIL 2021 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND Secretary Department of Justice and Community Safety Justice Policy and Data Reform Corrections and Justice Services Service Delivery Reform Coordination and Workplace VICTORIA'S NEW SEXUAL OFFENCE LAWS: AN INTRODUCTION In 2013, the department publicly released the Review of Sexual Offences: Consultation Paper.Following consultation on the paper’s proposals for reform, the Crimes Amendment (Sexual Offences and Other Matters) Act 2014 was passed by Parliament in October 2014. This Act makes a number of improvements to Victoria’s sexual offence laws, including rape and sexual assault. LAND USE ACTIVITY AGREEMENT INFORMATION FOR LOCAL The following information will help local governments to understand and carry out their obligations under the Dja Dja Wurrung Land Use Activity Agreement (LUAA). MAGISTRATES' COURT OF VICTORIA Virtual Court Experience Introduction Section 1 – Going to court for a criminal matter Tips for going to court Before the hearing A criminal matter (video) HOME | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIALAWS AND REGULATIONCOURTS AND TRIBUNALSDISPUTE RESOLUTION EXTERNAL LINKFINES

AND PENALTIES

The Department of Justice and Community Safety delivers high-quality services to Victorians and supports a safe, just, innovative and

thriving Victoria.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. WARRAGUL JUSTICE SERVICE CENTRE Safer communities. Emergencies. Emergencies. Planning, managing and delivering Victoria’s emergency services. Crime prevention. Crime prevention. Crime prevention campaigns, initiatives, BALLARAT REGIONAL OFFICE Details for the Ballarat Regional Office, a Justice Service Centre, run by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria. NEEDS OF ADOPTED CHILDREN

APPEAL COSTS BOARD

03 8684 1301. Street address. Level 24. 121 Exhibition Street. Melbourne. VIC. 3000. The Appeal Costs Board is responsible for the administration of the Appeal Costs Act 1998. The Board serves a function similar to that of a compensation tribunal: in certain circumstances it may partially compensate litigating parties who

suffer loss through

EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian FINES REFORM ADVISORY BOARD The Fines Reform Advisory Board has delivered its Report on the Delivery of Fines Reform and the Attorney-General, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP has announced that the government has accepted 13 of the recommendations in full or in principle with the remaining recommendations to be considered following further consultation with

the sector.

HOME | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIALAWS AND REGULATIONCOURTS AND TRIBUNALSDISPUTE RESOLUTION EXTERNAL LINKFINES

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The Department of Justice and Community Safety delivers high-quality services to Victorians and supports a safe, just, innovative and

thriving Victoria.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. WARRAGUL JUSTICE SERVICE CENTRE Safer communities. Emergencies. Emergencies. Planning, managing and delivering Victoria’s emergency services. Crime prevention. Crime prevention. Crime prevention campaigns, initiatives, BALLARAT REGIONAL OFFICE Details for the Ballarat Regional Office, a Justice Service Centre, run by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria. NEEDS OF ADOPTED CHILDREN

APPEAL COSTS BOARD

03 8684 1301. Street address. Level 24. 121 Exhibition Street. Melbourne. VIC. 3000. The Appeal Costs Board is responsible for the administration of the Appeal Costs Act 1998. The Board serves a function similar to that of a compensation tribunal: in certain circumstances it may partially compensate litigating parties who

suffer loss through

EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian FINES REFORM ADVISORY BOARD The Fines Reform Advisory Board has delivered its Report on the Delivery of Fines Reform and the Attorney-General, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP has announced that the government has accepted 13 of the recommendations in full or in principle with the remaining recommendations to be considered following further consultation with

the sector.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) Guideline on the handling of complaints against Honorary Justices. To lodge a complaint about a Justice of the Peace or Bail Justice, complete a complaint form and send by post, email or fax to the addresses below: Honorary Justice Services Support. GPO Box 4349. Melbourne VIC 3001. Email: jp@justice.vic.gov.au (External link) Fax:

03 8684 6777.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT About the department. The vision of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is for a justice and community safety system that works together to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria. The community can access a range of the department's services at our Justice Services Centres. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND Safer communities. Emergencies. Emergencies. Planning, managing and delivering Victoria’s emergency services. Crime prevention. Crime prevention. Crime prevention campaigns, initiatives, GRANTS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIA Victoria’s 50 community legal centres can apply for three grant funds, each worth up to $50,000 per annum. Community legal centres have the opportunity to apply for a part of: more than $2 million from the Community Legal Centre Assistance Fund, which supports critical programs and free legal services for Victorians who can’t afford a JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS Judicial appointments. Judicial officers are appointed by Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Attorney-General. The process of making appointments is managed for the Attorney-General by the Department of Justice and Community Safety. CERTIFIED COPIES OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS Certified copies of original documents. You must follow the process on this page to certify a copy. This process changed when then Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018 (External link) came into effect. The new process allows more people to certify a copy. This includes nurses, full-time teachers, some Australian Post staff and more public

servants.

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION 2019-2023 Statement of Direction 2019-2023 - Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, Australia. ELECTRONIC SIGNING AND ONLINE WITNESSING OF LEGAL Under Victorian law, most legal documents can now be signed electronically and witnessed online. Information about different legal documents and the procedure you need to follow. MALMSBURY YOUTH JUSTICE PRECINCT Department of Justice and Community Safety and Victoria Police representatives. Mr Joseph Tonu (Chair), Acting General Manager, Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Mr Justin Sawyers, Director, Major Projects, Assets, Infrastructure and Major Projects. Inspector Chris Large, Victoria Police, Local Area Commander for the area. JUSTICE HUMAN RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE The Justice and Human Research Ethics Committee (JHREC) is convened by the Secretary of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. The JHREC's function is to conduct ethical reviews of research and evaluations and to protect the welfare and rights of participants in research. In doing this, the JHREC ensures that research proposals

conform

HOME | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIALAWS AND REGULATIONCOURTS AND TRIBUNALSDISPUTE RESOLUTION EXTERNAL LINKFINES

AND PENALTIES

The Department of Justice and Community Safety delivers high-quality services to Victorians and supports a safe, just, innovative and

thriving Victoria.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. WARRAGUL JUSTICE SERVICE CENTRE Safer communities. Emergencies. Emergencies. Planning, managing and delivering Victoria’s emergency services. Crime prevention. Crime prevention. Crime prevention campaigns, initiatives, BALLARAT REGIONAL OFFICE Details for the Ballarat Regional Office, a Justice Service Centre, run by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria. NEEDS OF ADOPTED CHILDREN

APPEAL COSTS BOARD

03 8684 1301. Street address. Level 24. 121 Exhibition Street. Melbourne. VIC. 3000. The Appeal Costs Board is responsible for the administration of the Appeal Costs Act 1998. The Board serves a function similar to that of a compensation tribunal: in certain circumstances it may partially compensate litigating parties who

suffer loss through

EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian FINES REFORM ADVISORY BOARD The Fines Reform Advisory Board has delivered its Report on the Delivery of Fines Reform and the Attorney-General, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP has announced that the government has accepted 13 of the recommendations in full or in principle with the remaining recommendations to be considered following further consultation with

the sector.

HOME | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIALAWS AND REGULATIONCOURTS AND TRIBUNALSDISPUTE RESOLUTION EXTERNAL LINKFINES

AND PENALTIES

The Department of Justice and Community Safety delivers high-quality services to Victorians and supports a safe, just, innovative and

thriving Victoria.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) SPENT CONVICTION SCHEME The Spent Convictions Act 2021 (External link) passed the Victorian Parliament on 18 March 2021. It creates the Spent Conviction Scheme. This scheme provides rules about when a person’s criminal history can be disclosed. For some kinds of convictions, if a person does not reoffend again for a period of time, disclosure will be protected.

When

STATUTORY DECLARATIONS A statutory declaration is a written statement that you (the declarant) sign and declare to be true and correct in the presence of an authorised witness. By signing it, you agree that the information in it is true. You can be charged with a criminal offence if the information is false. WARRAGUL JUSTICE SERVICE CENTRE Safer communities. Emergencies. Emergencies. Planning, managing and delivering Victoria’s emergency services. Crime prevention. Crime prevention. Crime prevention campaigns, initiatives, BALLARAT REGIONAL OFFICE Details for the Ballarat Regional Office, a Justice Service Centre, run by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria. NEEDS OF ADOPTED CHILDREN

APPEAL COSTS BOARD

03 8684 1301. Street address. Level 24. 121 Exhibition Street. Melbourne. VIC. 3000. The Appeal Costs Board is responsible for the administration of the Appeal Costs Act 1998. The Board serves a function similar to that of a compensation tribunal: in certain circumstances it may partially compensate litigating parties who

suffer loss through

EVALUATION OF YOURPLAY Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report. The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies produced an evaluation report on YourPlay Victoria’s, voluntary pre-commitment scheme. Evaluation of YourPlay - Final Report (PDF, 3.68 MB) Author. South Australian FINES REFORM ADVISORY BOARD The Fines Reform Advisory Board has delivered its Report on the Delivery of Fines Reform and the Attorney-General, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP has announced that the government has accepted 13 of the recommendations in full or in principle with the remaining recommendations to be considered following further consultation with

the sector.

FIND A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) Guideline on the handling of complaints against Honorary Justices. To lodge a complaint about a Justice of the Peace or Bail Justice, complete a complaint form and send by post, email or fax to the addresses below: Honorary Justice Services Support. GPO Box 4349. Melbourne VIC 3001. Email: jp@justice.vic.gov.au (External link) Fax:

03 8684 6777.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT About the department. The vision of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is for a justice and community safety system that works together to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria. The community can access a range of the department's services at our Justice Services Centres. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND Safer communities. Emergencies. Emergencies. Planning, managing and delivering Victoria’s emergency services. Crime prevention. Crime prevention. Crime prevention campaigns, initiatives, GRANTS | DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VICTORIA Victoria’s 50 community legal centres can apply for three grant funds, each worth up to $50,000 per annum. Community legal centres have the opportunity to apply for a part of: more than $2 million from the Community Legal Centre Assistance Fund, which supports critical programs and free legal services for Victorians who can’t afford a JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS Judicial appointments. Judicial officers are appointed by Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Attorney-General. The process of making appointments is managed for the Attorney-General by the Department of Justice and Community Safety. CERTIFIED COPIES OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS Certified copies of original documents. You must follow the process on this page to certify a copy. This process changed when then Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018 (External link) came into effect. The new process allows more people to certify a copy. This includes nurses, full-time teachers, some Australian Post staff and more public

servants.

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION 2019-2023 Statement of Direction 2019-2023 - Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, Australia. ELECTRONIC SIGNING AND ONLINE WITNESSING OF LEGAL Under Victorian law, most legal documents can now be signed electronically and witnessed online. Information about different legal documents and the procedure you need to follow. MALMSBURY YOUTH JUSTICE PRECINCT Department of Justice and Community Safety and Victoria Police representatives. Mr Joseph Tonu (Chair), Acting General Manager, Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Mr Justin Sawyers, Director, Major Projects, Assets, Infrastructure and Major Projects. Inspector Chris Large, Victoria Police, Local Area Commander for the area. JUSTICE HUMAN RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE The Justice and Human Research Ethics Committee (JHREC) is convened by the Secretary of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. The JHREC's function is to conduct ethical reviews of research and evaluations and to protect the welfare and rights of participants in research. In doing this, the JHREC ensures that research proposals

conform

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