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Chief Judge Of Rivers State
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, also known as the Chief Judge of the High Court of Justice, is the title and office of the head of the judicial branch of Rivers State. The Chief Judge presides over the state's High Court, and is usually the most senior judge of that court. As of 2021, Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi is currently the Chief Judge of Rivers State. Appointment Appointment to the Office is made by the Governor on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council subject to confirmation of the appointment by the Rivers State House of Assembly. Duties and responsibilities The Chief Judge of Rivers State has the responsibility of chairing the Judicial Service Commission as well as coordinating the judicial branch. As the judge with most seniority, the Chief Judge administers the oath of office at the Governor's inauguration and may create rules to regulate the operations of the High Court in the state. List of Chief Judges See also *Judiciary of Rivers Stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judiciary Of Rivers State
The Judiciary of Rivers State is a branch of the Government of Rivers State that has sole authority and responsibility for the interpretation and application of the state's laws as well as the adjudication of disputes or controversies. Governance The Judiciary consists of eight courts: the High Court of Justice, the Magistrates Courts, the Customary Courts, the Juveniles Courts, the Revenue Courts, the Sanitation Courts, the Mobile Courts and Ports Related Offences Courts. It is governed mainly by the Chief Judge of the High Court of Justice. There are about 26 serving judges in the High Court of Justice, which comprises 10 Judicial Divisions including Port Harcourt, Ahoada, Degema, Nchia, Bori, Omoku, Isiokpo, Okrika, Okehi, and Oyigbo. There are also 44 serving magistrates in the magisterial districts of Abua, Ahoada, Akinima, Bonny, Bori, Port Harcourt, Degema, Elimgbu, Isiokpo, Kpor, Nchia, Ngo, Ndoni, Okehi, Okrika, Omoku, Elele, Oyigbo, Igwuruta, Rumuepirikom, Obio, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |