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Resumption of service at Registration Department, Magistrates’ Courts

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The Registration Department located at the Supreme Court Complex, Whitepark Road, St Michael and all of the Magistrates’ Courts islandwide will recommence service with effect from Monday, March 1, from 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m.

A notice issued by Barbados Government Information Service today said “members of the public conducting business at any of these locations must adhere strictly to the protocols in place at the Registration Department located at the Supreme Court Complex and at all of the Magistrates’ Courts”.

Signage has been placed throughout the buildings to remind the public of the protocols.

Prior to entry into any of the buildings:

  • All clients must wear face masks and at all times whilst conducting business.
  • Temperatures will be checked before people are permitted to enter any building.
  • Each individual will be required to provide his/her name, Government issued identification, address and any other necessary contact information.
  • Each person will be required to have his or her hands sanitised and prior to entry into courts and offices.
  • Social distancing protocols will be strictly enforced.
  • Only people conducting business will be allowed to enter offices of the Supreme Court Complex and Magistrates’ Courts.

Whilst conducting business in any building or office:

  • Not more than one person will be allowed at the counter at any time.
  • People requesting to view files and documents must sanitise their hands. The use of gloves will not be allowed.
  • Signage has been placed on chairs to alert people where seating is allowed.
  • Members of the public must follow directions given by the court clerk, the court marshal or other court official.

COURT OF APPEAL

The Court of Appeal Registry resumes normal operations from Monday, March 1, 2021.

Matters in the Court of Appeal will continue to be heard remotely.

HIGH COURT

Civil Division – Matters in the Civil, Commercial and Family Divisions will continue to be heard remotely.

Criminal Division – Matters in the Criminal Division will continue to be heard remotely. No jury trials are being presently conducted.

The High Court Registry will recommence service from Monday, March 1 and will operate between 8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.

The  Probate  Section  will  be  operating  by  appointments.

Mediation sessions and pre-brief conferences will be conducted remotely. People can visit the office to submit documents and to make payments. For queries, please contact the office at 535-9764 or e-mail your queries to harriette.payne@barbados.gov.bb.

 RECORDS SECTION

  • Registration of births, deaths and marriages will be accommodated between 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. daily.
  • Applications for birth, death and marriage certificates will be accommodated 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. daily.
  • Collection of birth, death and marriage certificates will be facilitated by appointment.
  • For the safety of all concerned, people are asked to refrain from taking babies into the office.

For further information regarding Notarial Services (Assistant Registrar) – Appointments should be made by calling 535-9743/851-9743.

MAGISTRATES’ COURTS 

New charge sheets, bail applications and protection order matters will continue to be heard.

All other in-person Magistrates’ Courts proceedings will be adjourned. Parties are requested to contact the relevant Magistrate’s Court for the adjourned date.

Maintenance cheques will be posted. In the event that no cheques have been received, kindly contact the relevant Magistrate’s Court.

JUVENILE COURT – All matters rescheduled for March 5, 2021 have been adjourned to March 19, 2021.

CORONER’S COURT – The Coroner will continue to operate daily from 8.15 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.  For after hour service, you may contact the Coroner via email at coroners.office@barbados.gov.bb.

COURT PROCESS OFFICE – Normal service resumes on Monday, March 1, 2021. (PR)

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