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2024 Supreme Court Practice Directions

2024 Supreme Court Practice Directions File Circular No. 1 of 2024 - Acting Puisne Judge & Acting Registrars - 3 Jan - 9 Feb 2024 (281.78 KB) File Circular No. 2 of 2024 - Special Sitting - 26 January 2024 (45.24 KB) File Circular No. 3 of 2024 - Chief Justice - 8 February 2024 (39.58 KB) File Circular No. 4 of 2024 - Acting Puisne Judge & Acting Registrars - 12 February - 1 March 2024 (49.55 KB) File Circular No. 5 of 2024 - Acting Chief Justice - Feb 13 - Feb 16 2024 (39.21 KB) File Circular..

07 January 2025 Supreme Court 2 min read

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Matrimonial Causes Rules 2023

The Matrimonial Causes Rules 2023 are a set of regulations that govern the process of handling matrimonial cases in Bermuda. These rules are designed to ensure that cases involving marriage and family disputes are dealt with efficiently and fairly. On 2 March 2022, the Senate passed legislation aimed at reducing the stress and cost of obtaining a divorce by introducing “no-fault divorce” to Bermuda.

10 March 2023 Attorney-General's Chambers 3 min read

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Supreme Court Hearings 2022

November Appellate Jurisdiction: Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant) v Koree Britton 2022: No. 8 app. Shae Butterfield vs. Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant) - 2022: No. 3 Fiona Miller (Police Sergeant) v Damon Edwards - 2022: No. 2 2022/11 app. Patrick Francis v The Queen; April 2019/029 app. Jeffrey Stirling v Minister of Home Affairs 2021 No.32app. Lamont Marshall v The Queen AO 2016/183civ In the Matter of Up Energy Delelopment Group Limited March 2016 No. 183 In the Matter of Up Energy Development..

05 January 2023 Supreme Court 1 min read

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Domestic Partnerships in Bermuda

To have a Domestic Partnership formalised in Bermuda please note the following: The Domestic Partnership Act 2018 defines a domestic partnership as being between two persons who meet the following criteria: The parties are both 18 years and older Neither party is currently married, or already in another domestic partnership (locally or overseas) The relationship is not within the prohibited degrees of domestic partnership as set out in Schedule 1 of the Act; for example, a relationship between..

21 October 2020 Registry General 3 min read

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The Official Gazette

Quick links Government Notices (GN) , Statutory Instruments or Bermuda Regulations (BR) , Legal Notices (LN) Welcome to The Official Gazette As from November 1, 2018, the Government of Bermuda has ceased publishing Official Government Notices in the Royal Gazette newspaper and has instead created a dedicated website for the publication of Government Notices. This website has been appointed as the Gazette in accordance with section 7A of the Interpretation Act 1951. Types of Notices published in.

30 October 2018 The Cabinet Office 1 min read

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International Sanctions 2017

The NAMLC provides important and current information related to sanctions to assist you with Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime compliance. Every effort is made to ensure that this information is current but in order to ensure compliance with the most up-to-date sanctions measures, you are encouraged to refer directly to the relevant legislation and laws and to seek legal advice where necessary. The primary Bermuda law that gives effect to international sanctions is the International Sanctions...

04 January 2018 Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit 6 min read

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Immigration Appeal Tribunal ("IAT")

In accordance with rule 15(2) of the Bermuda immigration and protection (appeal) rules 2013 the names of the appellants and related parties do not appear in these published rulings. The original rulings with the names of the parties are retained by the IAT. Case numbers for are based on the date of the rulings. Current Immigration Appeal Tribunal Members Chairman - Ms. Charlene Scott Deputy Chairman - Mr. Jean Paul Dyer Mr. Clement Talbot Mr. Delano Bulford Mr. Elmore Warren Mr. Michael-Jay...

31 May 2017 Immigration 2 min read

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Jury duty

Potential jurors are selected at random by a computer programme from the Electoral Register. Those chosen are then summoned to the first day of the next jury session of the Supreme Court. If you are summoned, you will receive File Guidance Notes for Jurors (20.14 KB) which will be given to you by the police officer serving the summons. Where do I go for jury duty? Court locations for those on jury duty are in Courts 1 and 3. Court 1 is in the Sessions House, 21 Parliament Street, Hamilton HM...

03 March 2016 Supreme Court 4 min read

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Magistrates’ Court

All cases in Magistrates’ Court are heard by a Magistrate sitting alone, except in the Family Court, where the Magistrate sits with two lay members chosen from a special panel. The Magistrates’ Court is where Small Claims Court is held. File Small Claims Procedures (3.84 MB) Cases are settled here when the disputed amount is less than $25,000. Appeals from Magistrates’ Court judgments are heard by the Supreme Court. The Magistrates' Court Weekly Schedule shows the name of the case, the assigned.

03 March 2016 Magistrates Court 6 min read

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Probation and Parole

Probation Offenders in the community can be sentenced to probation as an alternative to being incarcerated. A sentence of probation can be no less than 12 months and no longer than three years. There are mandatory and optional conditions for all probation orders from the Courts, and each order is specific to the offender. Can I travel if I am on probation? You can usually only travel if you have written permission from a manager. You have to File fill in an application to travel when on parole..

03 March 2016 Court Services 2 min read

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Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is divided into criminal, civil, commercial, divorce and probate jurisdictions. For a list of the cases to be heard in The Supreme Court, view the Supreme Court Weekly Schedule under 'Resources'. This schedule is subject to change without notice. See recent Supreme Court Judgments and Rulings The Supreme Court Registry The Supreme Court Registry is responsible for the administration of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. It is established by the Supreme Court Act 1905...

03 March 2016 Supreme Court 7 min read

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Rules for Visiting Inmates

Before you can visit a correctional facility, the inmate whom you plan to see has to request a pass for you. You must also make sure you are familiar with the rules which apply when you visit an inmate. If you receive a pass, you must: arrive at the facility fifteen minutes prior before the agreed-upon time of the visit; be properly dressed; bring photo identification; refrain from bringing cellular phones and bags (they are not allowed and you can be subjected to a search); make sure you are..

01 March 2016 Corrections 1 min read