Civil
The civil division of the Magistrate Court focuses on resolving private disputes between individuals or businesses, typically involving Small Debt recovery. A significant portion of this caseload involves Rental Arrears and Eviction proceedings. In these cases, the court reviews evidence from landlords regarding unpaid rent and, if necessary, issues an “Eviction Order” to legally remove […]
Police Traffic Offences
Police Traffic Offences are initiated when a police officer (rather than a traffic officer) officially charges an individual with a violation of road safety laws. Following the charge, the person is taken to the police station, where the specific nature of the offences, such as driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, or driving without […]
Asuntos penales
Criminal matters in the Magistrate Court primarily involve Summary Offences, which are less serious crimes resolved efficiently without a jury. Common examples of these include offences such as, minor assault, disorderly conduct, and harm. The court also manages the preliminary stages of more serious Indictable Offences, such as burglary, fraud, or theft where the Magistrate […]
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Cuentas de correo electrónico para distritos judiciales
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Instrumento Estatutario n.º 73 de 2021: Reglas de 2021 de la Corte Suprema sobre Apelaciones de Tribunales Inferiores
REGLAS dictadas por la Magistrada Presidenta, con la conformidad de los demás magistrados, en ejercicio de las facultades que le confieren los artículos 95 y 108 de la Ley de la Corte Suprema de Justicia (*Supreme Court of Judicature Act*), Capítulo 91 de las Leyes Sustantivas de Belice (Edición Revisada de 2011), y cualesquiera otras facultades que la habiliten para ello.