Court Management Services is a Court Services entity that was set up in August 2008 by the Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and in collaboration with the Public Sector Modernization Division (PSMD), Cabinet Office. The establishment of the Court Management Service (CMS) serves to restructure the institutional framework through which administrative services are provided to the Courts and further strengthen judicial independence. The agency’s establishment is designed to enable the Judiciary and the Courts to have greater input in budgetary decisions and execution of activities surrounding the operations of the Courts. The organization is responsible for performing a range of Court-related administrative services. Specifically;
· Finance and Accounts
· Human Resource Management and Administration
· Information Communication Technology Services
· Customer/Client Services
· Property Management and Maintenance
· Internal Audit
Mission Statement: To Provide efficient and effective administrative services to the courts of Jamaica using the most innovative methods thus contributing to an improved justice system. Vision Statement: To become leaders in court administration services.