The Judiciary

The Judiciary carries out the responsibilities of the courts. 

• Strengthens the skill set of all members of the Judiciary by providing access to premium caliber training and legal research resources in order to assist them in producing exemplary and timely judicial decisions.
• Improves the infrastructure of the Courts and administrative facilities by amalgamating accommodations wherever possible to effectively deliver access to justice in a fair and efficient manner in accordance with the Constitution.
• Advocates for the modernization of the Courts' administrative functions through the identification and implementation of a suitable case management system which will streamline court processes and procedures. The system will also have the capacity to institute e-filing (i.e. paperless filing) in the future.
• Advocates for fair compensation and training opportunities for all members of the Judiciary and administrative staff in order to increase levels of staff retention.
• Develops clear and concise processes and procedures in each division of the Judiciary as well as ensure staff are adequately trained in such in order to increase the efficiency and accuracy in processing court documents.

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: 

• Processing all court documents 
• Maintaining the secure custody and safety of all court records   
• Making relevant information available for court users 
• Collecting and accounting for all fees and fines received by the Courts   
• Providing support to the Justices of Appeal, Supreme Court Judges and the Registrar   
• Listing cases for hearing 
• Recording all events which take place during the course of a case   
• Receiving and processing applications for the grant of Probate or the Administration of intestate estates 
• Managing the resources required for the effective functioning of the courts and 
• Processing applications for the distribution of family assets and the care and custody of children. 

Judicial Complaints Protocol

In order to make a complaint in respect of the conduct of a Judge, Magistrate or Registrar, please review the Judicial Complaints Protocol (Revised 4 April 2025) document for guidance.