The Honourable Chief Judge of Lagos has issued directives on the resumption of Magistrates Courts in the state.
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This is contained in a circular signed by the Deputy Chief Registrar (Admin), Ikeja, Mrs. Omolade Awope.
“I am directed by the Hon. Chief Judge to inform Your Honours of the following:
“All Magistrates Courts on grades level 15 – 17 are to resume back at work immediately and sit thrice weekly.”
For Magistrates Courts on grades level 13 – 14, they are also to resume work immediately and sit twice weekly.
The circular reads in part:
“Magistrates are to proceed to deliver their pending Judgements/Rulings
“Admin. Magistrates are to prepare rosters for sittings of the Magistrates in their respective districts/sub-districts
“Magistrates are to strictly comply with the Covid-19 directives in respect of sittings
“Only urgent criminal application and overnight criminal cases are to be heard for now
“On no account must Your Honour conduct fresh trials or part-trail”
According to the Circular, the Chief Judge Will release further directives as to when courts can fully discharge at other duties
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