Family Court

The Family Court Pilot was established in 2004 with jurisdiction over specific family matters at the High Court and Magistrates’ Court levels. The approach to administering justice is less adversarial and more conciliatory. The court provides support to families while they pursue litigation.

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Youth Waiting Room for Customers

The Youth Waiting Room of the Family Court provides services strictly to young adults between the ages of eleven (11) to seventeen (17) years of age who are engaged in court or other legal proceedings or have business with the Mediation or Social Services Unit at the Family Court.

Well trained Youth Officers supervise young persons attending the Youth Waiting Room.

Activities in the Youth Waiting Room:

  • Group Interactive Discussions
  • Art and Craft
  • Puzzles and Games
  • Books
  • Music
  • Videos
  • Movies
  • Computer services etc.

Pre Requirements for the Youth Waiting Room

Persons who wish to utilize these services are required to produce some form of identification such as:

  • National Identification Card (ID card)
  • National Passport
  • Drivers Permit.

If you are somehow unable to produce any of the above, you will be require to have your photo taken by one of the Youth Room Officers.

There are a number of forms to be completed, but this is to ensure the safety of your child/ren and all relevant information is available in the event of an emergency.

Persons can print and fill out the form beforehand. but signing must be done in the Youth Waiting Room in the presence of the Family Court Youth Officers.

All forms are kept confidential.

Youth Waiting Room Registration Forms

Persons who wish to utilize theses service are required to read and sign the following forms:

All forms in this unit give a clear explanation and definition of the importance of registering your children in the Youth Waiting Room.