Jamaica government
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Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Independent authority for indictable prosecutions.
What this authority does
Conducts prosecutions in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, decides whether to prosecute in serious cases, and may take over or discontinue any prosecution under section 94 of the Constitution.
Services for the public
- Case status enquiries
- Prosecution policy
- Fiat applications
- Victim liaison
Before you contact this authority
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