The aim of the Prosecutions Division is to provide an independent and professional prosecution service to the community of Victoria. They support judicial and coronial proceedings on behalf of Victoria Police.
Information for witnesses
If you have been summoned to appear before a court hearing as a witness, read our Witness summons page for information on what to expect.
Information for accused persons
Going to court
If you have been charged with an offence that can be heard in the Magistrates Court, you should speak to a legal practitioner (a lawyer) immediately.
Your charge sheet will have some information about the charge.
If you have been charged with an indictable offence (noted on the charge and summons sheet), you must attend court. A warrant for your arrest may be issued if you don't attend court. This may prolong the court process.
Discussing your court case - Summary Case Conference Service
Victoria Police is committed to providing a Summary Case Conference Service that promotes dialogue at the earliest opportunity between prosecution and defence.
Our service is designed to provide out-of-court discussions to identify issues and resolve them where possible. These discussions are conducted by a method suitable to the parties. It could be via phone, Microsoft Teams or email.
You are encouraged to contact the prosecutions unit relevant to the court you have been summonsed to attend at the earliest opportunity, preferably before the court date. See our list of prosecutions units in Victoria.
The prosecutor will be able to discuss your case and look to progress the hearing as quickly as possible. When you contact the prosecutions unit, you can:
- talk to the prosecutor about your case
- ask questions about the court process
- provide your view of the evidence, and also your version of events
- negotiate charges and the summary of allegations (what is read to the court on a guilty plea).
Early interaction with the prosecutor will assist in moving your case through the court system and to the final stages.
Police Prosecutions Unit contact details
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Melbourne Children’s Court Prosecution Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
Case conference enquiries
- Phone: (03) 8628 3200
- Email: melbsccpu.caseconf@police.vic.gov.au
Melbourne Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 8628 3200
- Email: melbourne.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
- Phone: 0460 001 448
- Email: melbourne.caseconf@police.vic.gov.au
Neighbourhood Justice Centre Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 9087 5739 (option 4 – police prosecutions)
Case conference enquiries
Police Coronial Support Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
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Bendigo Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: 8am-5pm
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5477 7000
- Email: bendigo-prosecutions-oic@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5477 7000
- Email: bendigo.caseconf@police.vic.gov.au
Servicing Bendigo, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Maryborough and Echuca.
Broadmeadows Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 8335 6402
- Email: broadmeadows.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
- Mobile: 0460 041 678
- Email: broadmeadows.caseconf@police.vic.gov.au
Mildura Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5018 5404
- Email: mildura.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5018 5404
- Email: mildura.caseconf@police.vic.gov.au
Servicing Mildura, Ouyen and Robinvale.
Sunshine Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 9313 3334
Case conference enquiries
Swan Hill Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5036 1660
- Email: swanhill.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5036 1660
- Email: swanhill.caseconf@police.vic.gov.au
Servicing Swan Hill and Kerang.
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Heidelberg Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 9450 8160
- Email: heidelberg.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
Ringwood Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 9871 2777
- Email: ringwoodpros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
Seymour Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5735 0220
- Email: seymour.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
- Phone: 0460 038 039
- Email: seymour.caseconf@police.vic.gov.au
Servicing Seymour, Benalla and Mansfield.
Shepparton Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5820 5777
- Email: shepparton.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
Wangaratta Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5723 0811
- Email: wangaratta.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
Wodonga Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (02) 6049 2790
- Email: wodongapros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
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Geelong Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5225 3132
- Email: geelong.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5225 3132
- Email: geelong.caseconf@police.vic.gov.au
Servicing Colac and Geelong.
Grampians Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 4372 9048
- Email: grampians-pros-OIC@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
Servicing Ararat, Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat, and Horsham.
Warrnambool Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5560 5230
- Email: warrnambool.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
Servicing Warrnambool, Hamilton and Portland.
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Bairnsdale Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5150 2620
- Email: bairnsdale.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
Servicing Bairnsdale, Omeo and Orbost.
Dandenong Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 9767 7460
- Email: dandenong.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
- Mobile: 0460 041 678
- Email: dandenong.caseconf@police.vic.gov.au
Frankston Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 8335 6304
- Email: frankston.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
- Mobile: 0460 041 679
- Email: frankston.caseconf@police.vic.gov.au
Korumburra Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
Case conference enquiries
Servicing Korumburra and Wonthaggi.
Latrobe Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 8533 0000
- Email: morwell.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
Servicing Latrobe.
Moorabbin Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
Case conference enquiries
Sale Prosecutions Unit
Opening hours: Non-24 hours
General enquiries
- Phone: (03) 5142 2200
- Email: sale.pros@police.vic.gov.au
Case conference enquiries
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Prosecutions Court Branch Headquarters
- Opening hours: Non-24 hours
- Email: prosecutions-hq-legalserv-mgr@police.vic.gov.au
Reviewed 14 March 2024