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Chapter 10, Part 1 · Art. 161

Judicial offices and officers

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) The Judiciary consists of the judges of the superior courts, magistrates, other judicial officers and staff.
(2) There is established the office of—
  (a) Chief Justice, who shall be the Head of the Judiciary;
  (b) Deputy Chief Justice, who shall be the Deputy Head of the Judiciary; and
  (c) Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, who shall be the chief administrator and accounting officer of the Judiciary.
(3) The Judicial Service Commission may establish other offices of registrar as may be necessary.
In simple words
  • The Judiciary consists of the judges of the superior courts, magistrates, other judicial officers and staff.
    Art. 161(1)

    (1) The Judiciary consists of the judges of the superior courts, magistrates, other judicial officers and staff.

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  • There is a Chief Justice (Head of the Judiciary), a Deputy Chief Justice, and a Chief Registrar.
    Art. 161(2)

    (2) There is established the office of— (a) Chief Justice, who shall be the Head of the Judiciary; (b) Deputy Chief Justice, who shall be the Deputy Head of the Judiciary; and (c) Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, who shall be the chief administrator and accounting officer of the Judiciary.

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Kids explanation
  • The Judiciary has judges, magistrates and other officers, led by the Chief Justice.
    Art. 161(1)

    (1) The Judiciary consists of the judges of the superior courts, magistrates, other judicial officers and staff.

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