Skip to main content
Close Menu
    Home

    Utility Menu

    • Home
    • About Us
    • Contact Us

    Main navigation

    • About Sentencing
      • Sentencing Law in Victoria
        • Sentencing Purposes, Principles, Factors
        • Maximum Penalties
        • Guilty Pleas and Sentencing
        • Mental Impairment and Sentencing
        • Appeals Against Sentence
        • Victims and Sentencing
        • Sentencing Remarks
      • Sentencing Schemes in Victoria
        • Standard Sentences
        • Category 1 and 2 Offences
        • Category A and B Serious Youth Offences
        • Serious Offender Provisions
        • Statutory Minimums
      • Sentence Types for Adults
        • Imprisonment
        • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Order
        • Community Correction Order
        • Fine
        • Adjourned Undertaking
        • Dismissal and Discharge
        • Diversion
      • Sentence Types for Children and Young People
        • Youth Justice Custodial Order
        • Youth Control Order
        • Youth Supervision and Support Order
        • Probation Order
        • Community Service Order
        • Fines for Young People
        • Good Behaviour Order
        • Dismissal
        • Youth Diversion
    • Sentencing Statistics
      • CaseFinder
      • SACStat Sentencing Statistics
      • Snapshots by Date
      • Snapshots by Offence
      • Cases Sentenced in Victorian Courts
        • Cases Sentenced in the Higher Courts
        • Cases Sentenced in the Magistrates' Court
        • Cases Sentenced in the Children's Court
      • Sentencing Outcomes in Victorian Courts
        • Sentencing Outcomes in the Higher Courts
        • Sentencing Outcomes in the Magistrates' Court
        • Sentencing Outcomes in the Children's Court
      • Imprisonment and Youth Detention
        • Victoria's Prison Population
        • Victoria's Imprisonment Rates
        • Imprisonment Rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
        • Australia's Imprisonment Rates
        • Young People in Detention
        • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People in Detention
        • Most Serious Offences
        • Prisoners Returning to Prison
    • Education
      • Virtual You be the Judge
      • About Virtual You be the Judge
      • You Be the Judge Sessions
      • Quick Guide to Sentencing and Teachers' Kit
    • News and Media
      • News
      • Media Releases
      • Social Media
      • Join Our Mailing List
    • Publications
      • Publications by Year
      • Publications by Topic
      • Publications A to Z
    • Sentencing Act Review
      • About the Review
      • Terms of Reference
      • Making a Submission
      • Key Documents
      • Contact and Media Enquiries

    The Sentencing Advisory Council promotes confidence and fairness in sentencing through evidence-based advice, research, data and education.

    A modern Sentencing Act for Victoria

    Sentencing Act Review

    We're preparing advice on a new Sentencing Act for Victoria.

    Find out how to have your say and get involved.

    Scales of Justice

    Find Out About Sentencing

    A Quick Guide to Sentencing
    Sentencing Principles, Purposes and Factors
    What Sentences Can Children and Young People Get?
    Maximum Penalties for Offences
    Victims and Sentencing
    Explore Our Sentencing Statistics

    Explore Our Sentencing Statistics

    CaseFinder (new!)
    SACStat Sentencing Statistics
    Sentencing Snapshots by Date
    Victoria's Prison Population
    Released Prisoners Returning to Prison
    View Our Latest Publications

    View Our Latest Publications

    Guide to Sentencing Schemes in Victoria 2026
    A Quick Guide to Sentencing Revised 7th Edition
    The Effect of Introducing Standard Sentences in Victoria
    Category A and B Serious Youth Offences Committed by Children and Young People
    Educational Resources

    Community Education Resources

    Teaching Materials on Sentencing for Years 11 and 12
    A Quick Guide to Sentencing
    Book a Community Education Session
    Impose a Sentence in Our Virtual Courtroom
    Check Out Our News and Events

    Check Out Our News and Events

    Sentencing Guides Updated to Reflect Amendments to Youth Justice Act
    Sentencing Advisory Council Welcomes New Chair
    Sentencing Reform Drives Longer Prison Sentences for Serious Crimes in Victoria
    Council Launches CaseFinder

    Connect with Us

    • Follow us on LinkedIn (requires login)
    • Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
    • Join our mailing list
    Last update 30 September 2026

    Footer menu

    • Sitemap
    • Copyright
    • Privacy
    • Accessibility
    • Terms of Use
    • Information Publication Scheme
    • Gifts
    • Useful Links

     

     

    The Sentencing Advisory Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters on which we live and work,
    and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.

    © 2026 State of Victoria, Australia
    Victoria State Government