Available on 10 March 2026, portal features electronic case initiation, document filing
The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria (MCV) has announced that the case management system (CMS) portal, previously released for the court’s civil jurisdiction, will also take effect for its criminal jurisdiction on 10 March 2026.
In a news release, MCV described the CMS portal as the single point of access for criminal case management and essential information from the court for Victoria Police, Corrections Victoria, legal practitioners, and other important external parties.
According to MCV, the portal’s features include electronic case initiation and document filing, digitised case records and case details, downloadable court orders, automated notifications, and access to the court’s diary for listings.
MCV shared that it plans to offer information sessions, user onboarding information, and other resources to support the switch from eDocs and ensure a smooth transition in the lead-up to the launch date.
In its news release, MCV explained that the CMS portal is part of its cross-jurisdictional project with the Children’s Court of Victoria and Court Services Victoria. According to MCV, this project aims to:
MCV’s news release noted that the court’s civil jurisdiction already utilises the CMS portal.
“Building on this success, the criminal jurisdiction rollout marks the next step in MCV’s digital transformation journey,” MCV said in its news release.
According to information from the court’s website, the civil release of the CMS portal has helped court users:
The CMS portal’s hearing search for civil matters, which does not require a login to access, has replaced the electronic filing appearance system (EFAS). MCV noted that it has shifted civil court documents from eDocs to the new portal.
