This new edition covers the major policy changes since the previous edition was published in 2015. It also continues to offer a comprehensive overview of the law governing the procedures for prosecuting offenders against commonwealth and state law in Victoria in what has become an increasingly detailed and complex component of criminal justice. Its aim is to be a practical aid for police, legal practitioners, magistrates, judges, corrections officials and others involved in the administration of the justice system in Victoria. Contents are as follows: 1. Introduction 2. Prosecution and Defence 3. Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction 4. Commencement of Process 5. Bail 6. Offences Triable Summarily 7. Committal Proceedings 8. Trial of Indictable Offences 9. Sentencing 10. Appeals in Summary Matters 11. Appeals in Indictable Matters.