High Court offices
Supporting the administration of justice
The High Court is supported by various administrative offices, each handling specific legal and procedural functions. These offices manage
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- Central Office of the High Court
- Office of Wards of Court
- Office of the Legal Costs Adjudicators
- Office of the Examiner of the High
- Court Probate Office
Central Office of the High Court
The Central Office is responsible for processing all High Court filings, issuing summonses, and maintaining official records. It is the main administrative hub for civil and criminal case management.
Services:
- Filing court documents and summonses
- Providing copies of court orders
- Managing case records and searches
Office of Wards of Court
The Office of Wards of Court protects individuals who cannot manage their affairs due to age, illness, or disability. It manages their assets and welfare under court supervision.
Services:
- Making a person a ward of court
- Managing financial affairs of wards
- Providing assistance to families and guardians
- Filing applications and necessary forms
Office of the Legal Costs Adjudicators
The Office of the Legal Costs Adjudicators is responsible for assessing and adjudicating legal costs to ensure fairness in litigation expenses. It replaces the previous Taxing Master system.
Services:
- Adjudication of legal costs
- Registration and enforcement of legal cost determinations
- Handling disputes over legal fees
- Accessing adjudication forms and guidelines
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Office of the Examiner of the High Court
The Examiner's Office oversees company law matters, mortgage suits, and bankruptcy proceedings. It ensures compliance with court orders related to asset distribution and liquidation.
Services:
- Administration suits and company law matters
- Bankruptcy and liquidation processes
- Mortgage enforcement and settlements
- Filing documents in the Examiner’s Office
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Probate Office
The Probate Office grants legal authority to executors to administer a deceased person’s estate through probate, intestacy, and will validation.
Services:
- Granting probate and letters of administration
- Processing will disputes and challenges
- Handling estate administration queries
- Accessing adjudication forms and guidelines
- Filing documents in the Examiner’s Office
