Topic: Cayman Islands Judicial Administration
Judicial administration chastised for deleting court records
Cayman’s ombudsman has ordered the judicial administration to follow the law when it comes to the management, retention and disposal of court records.
Year in Review: Cayman’s courts
In its ongoing review of 2022, the Cayman Compass revisits some of the notable developments in the local courts, including landmark rulings, contentious cases and historic achievements.
Privy Council to make historic visit to Cayman
Five of the UK's top judges are set to preside over several difficult and complex financial and criminal cases, as part of a historic session in the Cayman Islands next week.
$2 million courts upgrade project begins at Scotiabank building
Several years after government acquired the Scotiabank building in George Town, renovation efforts have finally begun, to create a temporary courtroom on the ground floor.
Promises, delays mark court’s online records efforts
The Cayman Islands Judicial Administration has been working toward digitalizing its court records for more than two years, according to a Freedom of Information request conducted by the Cayman Compass, and has entered into contractual obligations worth more than US$150,000 in order to make it happen.
Courts seeking applicants for ‘guardian’ panel
The Cayman Islands Judicial Administration is seeking applicants who wish to serve as “guardians ad litem” in court cases involving child welfare. The application deadline is Friday, April 6.
Cayman court records dispute enters international spotlight
The domestic dispute over the Cayman Islands court system’s new restrictions on photocopying public records has ballooned into a potential international incident.
EDITORIAL – Cayman police: To protect and serve (warrants)
A broken system is overloading our police, clogging up our courts, and engendering disrespect in our community for the concept of timely and efficient justice.
EDITORIAL – Cayman’s court of first resort
For many residents, Summary Court may be their sole point of contact with Cayman’s judicial system; for others, it’s just the beginning.
EDITORIAL: Judges wear wigs — not halos
Judges are only human, just like the rest of us. Some are great; many are good; and some have considerable room for improvement.
Chief justice establishes education committee
With the goal of maintaining a high level of professionalism through continued training, development and education of judges and magistrates, Chief Justice Anthony Smellie last week announced the formation of the Judicial Education Committee.
Justice Angus Foster retires
One of the founding judges of the Financial Services Division of the Grand Court has retired.
A farewell ceremony, hosted by Governor Helen Kilpatrick, was held late last month for Justice Angus Foster.
