Court Services - Government of Bermuda

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Under the Ministry of Justice

What do they do?

Court Services runs and maintains the following services:

Provides programmes and services to reduce recidivism and at risk behaviors in clients during community supervision.
Enhances its strategic, operational and administrative framework to promote greater protection for the community.
Outlines the framework for programme evaluation for implementation in 2024.
Works with partners to fully implement the Offender Risk Management Team for sexual and violent offenders.
Initiates therapeutic intervention with offenders significant partners/family to reduce and enhance their ability to function and thrive Assessment and Treatment.

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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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Press Release Nov 13, 2026

Bermuda Treatment Courts Celebrate Progress and Recovery at Annual Thanksgiving Court

The Magistrates' Court, in partnership with the Department of Court Services, held its annual Thanksgiving Court on Tuesday, bringing together participants, graduates, judicial officers, treatment professionals and community partners to recognise the progress of individuals working to overcome challenges involving substance use and mental health.

Press Release Nov 28, 2025

Government Announces New Director of Court Services

The Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Zina-Dawn Trott to the post of Director of Court Services. As Director, Dr. Trott will oversee the management and administration of programmes and services designed to provide alternatives to incarceration, reduce recidivism and protect the community by assessing and addressing offending behaviours of offenders on community supervision orders; submitting reports to the Courts and the Parole Board on...

Press Release Mar 11, 2024

Magistrates Complete International Training Course

Members of the Bermuda judicial bench recently concluded their participation in a one-week virtual international training course tailored for Coroners and Judges. Last month, the Senior Magistrate and Coroner, Ms. Maxanne Anderson, along with Magistrates Mr. Tyrone Chin, Ms. Maria Sofianos, Ms. Aura Cassidy and the Coroner's Officer Sergeant Lyndon Raynor participated in A Practical Course for Coroners and Judges training along with participants from the United Kingdom, Turks and Caicos,...