Victims of crime and accused criminals being held in custody in Victoria will have their cases heard quicker under a $285 million budget allocation to recruit more judges and prosecutors to ease pressure on the justice system.

Treasurer Tim Pallas will deliver his fourth budget today, promising taxpayers will not be slugged to keep the books in the black.

"We'll be spreading some good news," Mr Pallas said.

"And perhaps I can give you one piece of good news — there will be no new taxes in this budget."

There has been significant pressure placed on Victorian courts and prisons in recent years with a rise in the number of people incarcerated and arrested, meaning magistrates are hearing more cases then ever before.

The number of inmates on remand has also exploded, putting greater pressure on corrections.

The budget will include $128.9 million to build the court's capacity, including recruiting a new Supreme Court judge, two new County Court judges and 18 new magistrates.

"We recognise that our investment in police and changes to the law in regards to bail and sentencing is putting a greater load on the courts, and the Government is investing to ensure courts can deal with that load," Attorney-General Martin Pakula told the ABC.

Three of the 18 magistrates will work in the new specialist bail and remand court that began operating on Monday, which includes an evening session running from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.

The court was a recommendation from Justice Paul Coughlan's review of bail following last year's Bourke Street tragedy.

Funding boost 'will help victims get justice'

And with more arrests being made the Government will spend $97 million to bolster police prosecutions, with a further $37.3 million for Legal Aid.

"We recognise that 3,000 extra police is going to mean there is a greater need for the services of Victorian legal aid," Mr Pakula said.

Solicitor for Public Prosecutions John Cain said extra funding would go some way to easing the work load on the court, which would help victims get justice.

"I think it is a win for victims — anything that puts more resources into the prosecution, that enables us to move more quickly and speedily get through the justice system, is good for everybody," he said.

Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt said the investment was important.

"Recent justice initiatives and increased police activity have meant that all players in the criminal justice system have been under increased pressure," he said.

"Police prosecutors offer a vital voice for victims of crime and the broader community.

"It is critical that this voice continues to be heard and is not diluted under the burden of unmanageable workloads and the stress that comes with it."

The Labor Government also revealed it would spend $41 million to further improve public security measures, including more permanent bollards, which are aimed at preventing vehicle attacks in the CBD.

Renovations, tech upgrades for major hospitals

The Alfred Hospital will receive a $69.5 million upgrade and Sunshine Hospital will build a new emergency department and children's ward with $29.6 million.

Medical records will be able to be updated in real time through a $124 million project to modernise systems at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne Health and Royal Women's Hospital.

Health Minister Jill Hennessy said the upgrade would save lives.

"We cannot underestimate the value of getting real-time records to arm our medical professionals with the information they need," she said.

"This will make life easier for our hardworking doctors and nurses and will give patients peace of mind that their medical records will be up to date and easily accessible wherever they are receiving treatment."