Judiciary
The judiciary (also known as the judicial system or court system) is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The judiciary also provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes.
Strategic Vision:
Discharging their judicial duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Constitution, laws, and customs of this unique island nation, for the benefit of those who use the courts’ services
ROLES/PROGRAMS/OUTCOMES:
The Justice of the Peace Court will:
- Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of a diverse community.
- Use cutting edge technology to increase: citizens' access and convenience in using the Court and the Court's ability to reach sound decisions through the best available access to factual and legal information.
- Treat all individuals using the Courts with the utmost respect.
- Have a service oriented approach in dealing with users of the Court.
- Use strategic planning to develop and maintain the highest possible level of services to the public and to responsibly seek, use and account for public resources.
- Insure that court procedures and structure best facilitate the expeditious and economical resolution to disputes.
- Insure equal application of the judicial process to all cases, which are fairly decided based upon legally relevant factors
The Judiciary has constitutional jurisdiction of three main types: personal, territorial and subject matter, unless constitutional prescription mandate and define exceptions
