In 2008, the Supreme Court of Liberia, pursuant to Section 21.1 of the Judiciary Law of Liberia (1972), established the James A.A. Pierre Judicial Institute with the mandate to develop and implement training programs for judicial officials and other personnel of the Judiciary. The Institute’s goal is to promote the highest level of professional standards of integrity, competence, and leadership within the Liberian Judiciary.
Judge Banwon, who delivered his Charge after being officially seated as Resident Judge by Associate Justice Joseph N. Nagbe, was quick to mention that while they were determined to improve the justice system of the county, River Cess was faced with the monumental challenge of the acute shortage of trained manpower to man the institutions of justice upon their establishment.
The LNBA President decried the protracted period it takes for the courts to deliver judgments in cases heard, noting that justice delayed is justice denied.
Cllr. Gongloe requested that the Supreme Court set the standard by speedily disposing cases it has heard so that lower courts can follow suit.
Chief Justice Korkpor told the prospective jurors that the only way Liberia will advance is if they took up the challenge and courage to make fair and impartial decisions if they were selected to serve.
In a brief statement, the Chief Justice warned the prospective jurors against making unfair and partial decisions because the consequences of such judgments will not be blamed on jurors but rather on the Judiciary.
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