The superior trial court, divided into Civil, Criminal and Family Divisions. Barbados has invested in court-connected mediation, and the Supreme Court (Mediation) Rules require many civil disputes to attempt mediation before trial, which shapes the practical route of a claim.
How the court is constituted
- Tier
- first instance
- Court type
- Superior court of unlimited jurisdiction
- Jurisdiction
- Unlimited civil and criminal jurisdiction, constitutional redress under section 24, family matters and admiralty.
- Seat
- Bridgetown
- Established
- 1966
- Composition
- The Chief Justice and puisne judges; registrars and masters handle interlocutory work.
- Appointment
- By the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
- Languages
- English
Where an appeal goes next
Appeal to the Court of Appeal.
Filing at this court
- Constitutional redress
- Application under section 24 of the Constitution
- Mediation
- Referral is compulsory in most civil claims before trial
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