Court Orders

• Author: Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
• Profession: Attorney-at-Law
• Pages: 178-189

Summary

The Judge of the Parish Court has the power to make a wide variety of orders regarding matters before

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Jurisdiction Act. Particular statutes make provision for orders that the Judge of the Parish Courts can make.

The prosecution and the defence must both comply with the orders of the Court. The Court's orders are not

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position to the Judge of the Parish Court. The accused himself or other parties in the matter can also advise

the Court. Therefore, the Clerk of the Courts must ensure that all parties understand the need to comply with

court orders. In most cases it is prudent for formal communication of the Court's orders.

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General Orders

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the witnesses are to be subpoenaed

the witnesses are to be contacted

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witnesses arrive late, after a matter has been disposed of for the day. In such circumstances, the Clerk or

defence counsel can seek the leave of the Court to revisit the matter so long as there is no undue disruption

to matters currently underway. If the Parish Court Judge agrees, the Clerk and/or defence counsel advise

Court Orders

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