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PRACTICE DIRECTIONS

Vision

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

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Supreme Court Civil Division Court List for the week of October 6th, 2025

Supreme Court Commercial Division Court List for the week of October 6th, 2025

Supreme Court Criminal & Gun Court Division Court List for the week of October 6th, 2025

Supreme Court Probate & Family Division Court List for the week of October 6th, 2025

Year: 2021

PRACTICE DIRECTION NO 16 of 2021 “FAST TRACK SCHEME”: ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES AND TRIAL OF SIMPLE NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS
PRACTICE DIRECTION NO 16 of 2021 “FAST TRACK SCHEME”: ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES AND TRIAL OF SIMPLE NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS

Practice Direction No 17 of 2021: Conduct of Proceedings in The Rural Circuit Superior Criminal Courts of Trial, Michaelmas Term 2021
Practice Direction No 17 of 2021: Conduct of Proceedings in The Rural Circuit Superior Criminal Courts of Trial, Michaelmas Term 2021

PRACTICE DIRECTION NO 20 of 2021 THE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, PRETRIAL REVIEW AND TRIAL DATE CERTAINTY
PRACTICE DIRECTION NO 20 of 2021 THE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, PRETRIAL REVIEW AND TRIAL DATE CERTAINTY

The Judicature (Circuit Court) (Times and Places For The Holding Thereof) (Amendment) Order, No. 2 Of 2021
The Judicature (Circuit Court) (Times and Places For The Holding Thereof) (Amendment) Order, No. 2 Of 2021

THE GUN COURT ACT
THE GUN COURT ACT

Practice Direction No. 15 of 2021
Practice Direction No. 15 of 2021

PRACTICE DIRECTION NO 14 OF 2021 SCHEDULING TRIALS IN THE HIGH COURT DIVISION OF THE GUN COURT.
PRACTICE DIRECTION NO 14 OF 2021 SCHEDULING TRIALS IN THE HIGH COURT DIVISION OF THE GUN COURT.

PRACTICE DIRECTION NO 13 OF 2021: CONDUCT OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOME CIRCUIT SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURTS OF TRIAL, EASTER TERM 2021
PRACTICE DIRECTION NO 13 OF 2021: CONDUCT OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOME CIRCUIT SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURTS OF TRIAL, EASTER TERM 2021

PRACTICE DIRECTION NO 12 OF 2021: CONDUCT OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE RURAL CIRCUIT SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURTS OF TRIAL, EASTER TERM 2021
PRACTICE DIRECTION NO 12 OF 2021: CONDUCT OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE RURAL CIRCUIT SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURTS OF TRIAL, EASTER TERM 2021

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THE JUDICATURE (RULES OF COURT) (MASTER IN CHAMBERS) RULES, 2021
THE JUDICATURE (RULES OF COURT) (MASTER IN CHAMBERS) RULES, 2021

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