Legal Unit

Department Profile & Organisational Structure

This Unit provides support to the Department of Court Administration as it seeks to develop a range of strategies and implement plans and activities which are aimed principally at transforming the Judiciary into a high performing, professional organisation. This legal support is provided by a Senior Legal Officer and a Legal Research Officer.

The Unit's services include:

• contract management, drafting, review and revision
• review and revision of legal documents
• interpretation and provision of advice on legislative provisions
• representation of the Judiciary in Court matters and before relevant Disciplinary Tribunals
• provision of advice on policies and procedures to ensure that the activities of the Department meet the requirements of efficiency and accountability
• execution of research and the provision of sound legal advice, opinions and decisions on matters.
• Provision of information in Compliance with sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Freedom of Information Act ('FOIA'), Chapter 22:02

Key Personnel

Contact Information:

Department Telephone Contact - (868) 628-8529, Ext. 2702

Fax: (868) 627-7331

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The Unit is located at the Judiciary's Administration Building at 112-114 Duke Street, Port-of-Spain