How We Can Help

If you or someone you know is going to court in Victoria you can use our service.

Court Network is a free confidential community service provided by volunteers for all court users: victims, witnesses, accused, family and friends.

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We can:

  • give you support and information about going to court
  • explain court processes
  • provide information about accessing legal support
  • assist you to feel safe while at court
  • help to arrange access to a secure room if required
  • familiarise you with the court beforehand, so you know where to go
  • provide information about how to access an interpreter
  • be a support person in court
  • provide support while you give your evidence in a remote witness facility
  • help explain decisions that affect you
  • help you with completing online applications
  • refer you to other community services that can help you with legal questions, health, housing and family violence issues, as well as any other issues you may be experiencing
  • advocate for your individual (non-legal) needs and circumstances at court

Call us Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm

Toll free number: 1800 571 239

If you prefer to contact us via our website, either for yourself or on behalf of another person, please click here.