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The Judiciary is established by the constitution as a separate and independent branch of Government. The Judiciary adjudicates charges of criminal conduct, resolves disputes, upholds the rights and freedoms of individual, and preserves the rule of law.
The Judiciary is established by the constitution as a separate and independent branch of Government. The Judiciary adjudicates charges of criminal conduct, resolves disputes, upholds the rights and freedoms of individual, and preserves the rule of law.
The Judiciary carries out the responsibilities of the courts.
The Supreme Court oversees:
Serious criminal matters tried by a judge and jury
Civil matters with disputed amounts exceeding $25,000 tried by a single judge
Business matters related to reinsurance, international business and the winding up of companies
Divorce matters
Appeals from the Magistrates’ Court
Appeals from the Court of Appeal
Probate of wills and appointing representatives to administer the estates of deceased persons who did not leave a will
Receiverships to administer assets of persons suffering from mental disability
The Court of Appeal entertains appeals from the Supreme Court.
The Magistrates Court oversees:
civil disputes involving $25,000 or less
preliminary inquiries in indictable cases
summary criminal trials
landlord & tenant disputes
care and protection of children and juvenile delinquency
emergency protective orders in cases involving domestic violence
drug use
traffic violations and
arrest and search warrants
The Supreme Court Registry is responsible for: