JSC appoints 100 new Resident Magistrates

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commission said the new officers, appointed following successful interviews, will supplement the current pool of 560 magistrates serving in 143 Magistrates’ Courts nationwide.

“The appointment of this new cohort will significantly enhance the Judiciary’s capacity to deliver justice more efficiently. By increasing the number of magistrates who handle the bulk of new filings, the Judiciary will be better positioned to address the persistent challenge of case backlogs and delays that have long affected the timely dispensation of justice,” the JSC noted.

The Commission added that the new magistrates will be deployed to various court stations, including underserved regions and newly established courts, to expand access to judicial services.

“In addition, the enhanced personnel levels will promote judicial specialisation. The availability of more Resident Magistrates will enable their deployment to specialised areas such as Children’s Courts and Small Claims Courts, allowing senior Judicial Officers in major stations to focus on more complex matters within their expanded jurisdictions,” the statement added.