Hon. Mrs. Justice Marcia Veleta Dunbar-Green has been appointed to act as Judge of the Court of Appeal, effective January 18 to March 26, 2021. She was sworn in by...

The Judiciary of Jamaica has introduced direct deposit payments as a more efficient and convenient way to collect maintenance, jury duty stipends and reimbursement of bail bonds from the relevant...

The Justice Ministry is now undertaking work to renovate the Manchester Parish Court, following damage to the upper storey of the historic building in a fire. The building is scheduled...

Ten judges were sworn into higher office on Thursday (January 7) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House. They are Vivene...

Effective February 2021, jury trials are to resume on a phased basis for the Home Circuit Court and some Rural Circuit Courts of the Hilary Term. Jury trials for matters...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to making the justice system robust, efficient and more capable of serving the interests of all Jamaicans. It...

An additional 45 persons have been commissioned as Justices of the Peace (JPs) for the parish of St. James. Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck; and Custos Rotulorum for St....

Legislation enabling drug samples and photographs of evidence to be received as evidence of large exhibits in court proceedings, was passed in the House of Representatives on December 8. The...