The Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday announced that it will be closed for all Court operations, effective from today, September 30.
In a release, the Court stated, “The Judiciary wishes to inform all Court users that the operations of the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court and office will be closed effective 30th September, 2021 to 4th October, 2021”. The statement explained that the closure is a precautionary measure due to exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
During the closure, the Court building and office will undergo sanitisation while the usual precautions and protocols are being adopted.
The release also informed that urgent matters will be done by way of remote hearings. The filing of urgent matters including Domestic Violence applications may be effected by contacting the Principal Clerk of Court by telephone: 225-9127 or email via: scorreia@supremecourt.gy, regsupct@gmail.com or magistratesgeorgetown@supremecourt.gy
Those individuals who have in-person hearings scheduled in this court during this period may contact the Principal Clerk of Court or their attorneys-at-law for further information. Pay-ments for maintenance and the uplifting of bail monies at Georgetown Magistrate’s Court will resume on 5th October, 2021, the release added.
