QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I am supposed to go to the High Court in Kingston for my son’s hearing. Where is that. RESPONSE: Dear Mom, The High Court is at the Supreme Court. Please see details on the address and phone number of the Supreme court below: Supreme Court of Jamaica, Public Building East King Street Jamaica TELEPHONE: 876-665-2100 Legal Wiz
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Articles by senior journalists including reports, interviews on matters of justice, legal etc across Jamaica
Contacting the Supreme Court of Jamaica
Who can sign documents for official use in Jamaica?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Please give me an idea on where or who I can go to get documents signed while I am abroad. Some of the notary public live too far from where I am. Added to that not all the bank notaries can sign certain documents. Sara Edwards RESPONSE: Dear Sara, Thanks for writing in. Please see the list below: GREAT BRITAIN / NORTHERN IRELAND: 1. The Mayor or Deputy Mayor 2. Chief Magistrate or Deputy Magistrate Chief Magistrate 3. Notary Public COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES: 1. The Governor 2.…
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It would appear that the premise for using deadly force in this state law is fear. If a person is in fear of losing their life then they can take someone else’s
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International Legal Doc Centre empowers Jamaicans
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How can I find out if my dead dad’s wife took his land?
A US poet wants to use Jamaican art in his book, please help
I am in NYC as we speak to represent my country Jamaica. The writer has asked for my permission to buy the Licence to use my art in the book. Help
Read MoreI had an accident on a Jamaica coaster bus, please help?
I travelled on a Jamaican coaster bus from Kingston to Montego Bay. I was squeezed in one of the middle seats. There was an accident, and I hurt my back.
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