Funds in Court is an office of the Supreme Court of Victoria that deals with funds paid into Court.

Funds are paid into Court by other courts or by the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme or the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT). This money may be compensation from an accident or injury, from a will or for people under 18 who have lost a parent or have been victims of crime.

Funds are paid into Court either because of a court order or because of a law. Funds are paid into Court when money is awarded to a person who is under a ‘legal disability’.

A person is under a legal disability if they:

  • are under 18 years old, or
  • have a disability that makes it hard to manage a lump sum of money.

People who have money administered by the Senior Master are referred to as ‘clients’. The funds are held in trust by the Senior Master for clients of the Court.

Funds in Court supports the Senior Master in managing funds and providing assistance for more than 7,000 clients.

For further information see our Funds in Court Information Sheet.

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