File Preparation

• Author: Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
• Profession: Attorney-at-Law
• Pages: 52-80

Summary





be examined. Information on how to disclose information to the defence as well as how to treat witnesses

in the matter is provided. The manner in which an offence is to be proven is also examined in this chapter.

Terms ____________________________________

Daily Court Preparation by the Clerk of the Courts

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Case Law

Case File

Basic Documents on a Case File

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Daily Court Preparation by the Clerk of the Courts

Final preparations for court each morning should include ensuring:







persons.



persons in witness protection or for in camera cases should not be provided. Instead, arrangements



they are needed.





That the court diary is ready to be taken into court.



The Clerk of the Courts should have these items daily:

the court sheet

copies of the court sheet to be distributed

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the court diary



any statutory or other authorities that are needed.





a lack of due preparation by the Clerk of the Courts.

Statutes

The Clerk of the Courts must keep abreast of the latest legislation. If any Act was amended, the Clerk is

expected to have a copy of it. Therefore, Clerks should check the Jamaica Gazette regularly for any new

amendment, acts, or regulation. Websites such as  and  usually





Case Law

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Case File

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

of the Parish Court. It also h

submissions to the Court when the matter is called up.

Basic Documents



in turn:











shall be recorded on or in the fold of the indictment or information...the plea...the sentence...the presiding Parish Court Judge



