Geelong County Court Proceedings for 12 May 2026
The Geelong County Court has released the full list of matters to be heard on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. The court will preside over a range of cases, including criminal trials, sentencing hearings, and bail applications. Below is the comprehensive schedule for the day.
Morning Session
The court will commence at 10:00 AM with the case of John Smith, charged with aggravated burglary. Smith is represented by Jane Doe of Doe & Associates. The prosecution is led by Sarah Johnson from the Office of Public Prosecutions.
Following this, the court will hear the matter of Emily Brown, who faces charges of drug trafficking. Brown's legal team includes Michael Green of Green Lawyers. The hearing is expected to address bail variations.
Midday Matters
At 12:30 PM, the court will consider the sentencing of David Wilson for assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Wilson has entered a guilty plea. His counsel, Lisa White, will present mitigating factors. The victim impact statement will also be read.
Additionally, the case of Sarah Davis will be mentioned for directions. Davis is charged with fraud involving over $100,000. Her representation, Robert Taylor, will seek an adjournment for further evidence disclosure.
Afternoon Session
The afternoon session begins at 2:15 PM with the trial of Mark Lee, accused of armed robbery. The trial is expected to last several days. Lee is represented by Karen Adams of Adams Legal. The prosecution is Tom Harris.
Finally, the court will hear a bail application for Jessica Chen, charged with theft. Chen's lawyer, David Kim, will argue for bail on the grounds of strong community ties and no prior criminal record.
All proceedings are open to the public unless otherwise ordered by the court. The list is subject to change.
