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Kiribati Court of Appeal

Reviewed· 2026-08-03South Tarawa

A non-resident court that sits in sessions when appeals accumulate, constituted from visiting judges. It is the effective appellate court for the republic, since the further appeal to London is seldom used.

How the court is constituted

Tier
appellate
Court type
Intermediate appellate court
Jurisdiction
Appeals from the High Court in civil and criminal matters.
Seat
South Tarawa
Established
1979
Composition
Three judges appointed for the sitting.
Appointment
Appointed by the Beretitenti on the advice of Cabinet after consulting the Public Service Commission.
Languages
English, Gilbertese

Where an appeal goes next

Appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, with leave.

Filing at this court

Notice of appeal
Within 30 days of the High Court decision
Sittings
Convened periodically; appeals are listed for the next sitting

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