Supreme Court of Belize
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 Supreme Court of Belize
Office of the Chief Justice
Address: #1 Treasury Lane
Belize City, Belize
Tel: +(501) 227-4387
Fax: +(501) 227-4375
E-mail: chiefjust@btl.net
Office of the Registrar General
Address: #1 Treasury Lane
Belize City, Belize
Tel: +(501) 227-0045
E-mail: tyoung@belizejudiciary.org
Office of the Deputy Registrar
Address: #1 Treasury Lane
Belize City, Belize
Tel: +(501) 227-7377 / 2053
E-mail: legalassistant@supremecourtofbelize.gov.bz
General Registry Office
Address: #1 Treasury Lane
Belize City, Belize
Tel: +(501) 227-7377 / 2053
E-mail: legalassistant@supremecourtofbelize.gov.bz