The number of cases sentenced in the higher courts of Victoria (the County and Supreme Courts) has generally decreased over time.
In 2021-22, 1,670 cases were sentenced in the higher courts, down from 2,058 cases in 2004-05.
The number of cases rose by 20.7% between 2020-21 and 2021-22, from 1,384 cases to 1,670 cases. This increase was due to the easing of delays in higher courts proceedings that had been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–21.
These numbers do not include cases that were finalised by:
- an appeal
- an acquittal
- transfer to another court
- withdrawal of all charges.
Number of cases sentenced in the higher courts of Victoria
Hover over the line in the graph to display the number of cases for each year.
| Year | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 1,670 |
| 2020–21 | 1,384 |
| 2019–20 | 1,773 |
| 2018–19 | 1,897 |
| 2017–18 | 1,729 |
| 2016–17 | 1,730 |
| 2015–16 | 1,774 |
| 2014–15 | 1,804 |
| 2013–14 | 1,938 |
| 2012–13 | 1,918 |
| 2011–12 | 1,951 |
| 2010–11 | 1,992 |
| 2009–10 | 1,903 |
| 2008–09 | 1,960 |
| 2007–08 | 2,200 |
| 2006–07 | 2,095 |
| 2005–06 | 2,021 |
| 2004–05 | 2,058 |
Source: Court Services Victoria, unpublished data. Note that the data may be subject to revision to reflect amendments to records in Court Services Victoria’s databases.
