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How indictable offence works in practice.
An indictable offence is a category of criminal charge carrying a higher maximum penalty. In Victoria, indictable matters commence in the Magistrates' Court at a filing hearing and may proceed through a committal stage before being transferred to the County Court or Supreme Court of Victoria. Some indictable offences can be dealt with summarily in the Magistrates' Court if the prosecution and accused elect that course. Serious assault, trafficking in a commercial quantity, and armed robbery are examples of indictable offences.
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