Julian Knight's time in court

JULIAN KNIGHT'S LIFE OF CRIME AND COURTS:

* In 1987, Julian Knight, then 19, went on a shooting spree in Hoddle Street, Melbourne, killing seven and injuring 19.

* The following year he was jailed for life, with a non-parole period of 27 years.

* In 1992, Knight launched a $25,000 damages claim against a Pentridge governor, alleging he was illegally held in solitary confinement for seven days

* He is now subject to an indefinite general litigation restraint order after launching more than 30 unsuccessful applications for leave to commence proceedings since 2004.

* He was first declared a vexatious litigant in 2004 and must apply to begin legal proceedings.

* In 2007, he fought prison authorities who intercepted a letter he wrote to a victim in 2005.

* He sued Attorney-General Rob Hulls in 2009 in an attempt to overturn his status as a vexatious litigant.

* He took his fight for access to a computer in his jail cell to the courts in 2006.

* In 2011, he fought a levy placed on cigarettes and tobacco products in prison canteens.

* In 2012, he sought to be moved out of maximum security to improve his prospects of early release.

* That same year he launched legal action for access to a PlayStation.