The Courts of Law

What are the different types of Courts in Trinidad and Tobago?

ÒPrivy Council (Although we may see a move to the Caribbean Court of Justice in the near future, for criminal matters )

ÉDeals with appeals from the Court of Appeal

ÒSupreme Court {Court of Appeal & High Court}

ÒHigh Court

ÉIndictable criminal matters  (require jury)

ÉCivil matters over TT$15,000

ÉFamily matters for married couples only

ÉAppeals go to the Court of Appeal

ÒMagistrates Court - Court of first instance for

ÉSummary criminal offences

ÉCivil matters

ÒFamily Court

Paternity Test Order

Q: I am an outside child and my father is denying me, how can I get him to have a paternity test done?

A: According to Section 10 of the Status of Children Act 1983, as amended, you can apply to the court to order the paternity test.

Hail Chelsea!

 CONGRATULATIONS CHELSEA! 

"WE" ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

What a match! WOW! Please indulge me as I take time out to congratulate my favourite football team. When it comes to club football, Chelsea was, and still is my "home team" because I lived right across the Thames river from Stamford Bridge. I have supported Chelsea for many years, and I will continue to do so for many more.

ALL HAIL DROGBA!