Director of Public Prosecutions
Director of Public Prosecutions
Eligibility and Services
The following services are provided at the office:
- DIVORCES;
- PROBATE & SUCCESSION MATTERS;
- ADOPTIONS;
- FAMILY MATTERS at the Family Court and the Supreme Court;
- CRIMINAL MATTERS in the Magistrate’s Court and the Supreme Court with the exception of murder which has to be assigned by the Court;
- CIVIL MATTERS in the Supreme Court and the Magistrate Court;
- TRAFFIC MATTERS;
- DRAFTING OF DOCUMENTS such as agreements, contract, powers of attorneys; and
- LAND MATTERS.
Fees
The Centre charges fees for its services, on a set scale. The maximum fees are substantially below what would be charged in private practice and fees are sometimes waived for the very poor or indigent. Questions are posed to Clients in order to determine their financial capacity and qualification for legal aid services.
Offices
There are currently two offices – a general office in Belize City and a district office in Orange Walk Town.
Consultation Fee
There is currently a consultation fee of $50.00 to see an attorney. Such fee will only be waived in extreme cases.
Appointments and Accessibility
Appointments can be done through the contact information provided below. However, Clients can be dealt with by simply walking into the office.
Contact the Director of Public Prosecutions
Belize City Office
Address: #6 Regent Street
Belize City, Belize
Tel: +(501) 227-2913/ 2915 / 2956
Fax: +(501) 227-3032
E-mail: dppbelize1@btl.net
Belmopan Office
Address: #7088 Garden City Plaza, Unit 12
Belmopan, Belize
Tel: +(501) 822-0659
Fax: +(501) 822-1162
Orange Walk Office
Address: Corner 23 Cemetery Lane
Orange Walk Town, Belize
Tel: +(501) 322-2214
Fax: +(501) 822-1162