CHIEF JUSTICE MAKES CHANGES AFFECTING MAGISTERIAL COURTS …..
CHIEF JUSTICE MAKES CHANGES AFFECTING MAGISTERIAL COURTS IN MONTSERRADO AND BONG COUNTIES
In furtherance of efficiency within the Judiciary Branch of the Liberia Government, His Honor Francis S. Korkpor, Sr., Chief Justice of the Republic of Liberia has made the following changes affecting magisterial courts in Montserrado and Bong Counties effective November 1, 2016.
According to a Judiciary press statement, His Honor J. Kennedy Peabody, has been re-assigned as Stipendiary Magistrate, Monrovia City Court, Temple of Justice, whilst His Honor Eric N. Cooper of the Paynesville Magisterial Court and His Honor Edwin K. Gayflor of the Bensonville Magisterial Court respectively, have been assigned to the Monrovia City Court as Associate Magistrates.
His Honor, James B. Cooper from the Bushrod Island Magisterial Court has been assigned as Stipendiary Magistrate at the Paynesville Magisterial Court, whilst His Honor James S. Nyumah from the Brewerville Magisterial Court and His Honor Stephen K. Barchue from the West Point Magisterial Court respectively, have been assigned as Associate Magistrates at the Paynesville Magisterial Court.
At the Bushrod Island Magisterial Court, His Honor James F. Dudu has been assigned Acting Stipendiary Magistrate, effecting his transfer from the Brewerville Magisterial Court, and His Honor Timothy A.F. Worries now leaves the West Point Magisterial Court to take up a new assignment at the Bushrod Island Magisterial Court as Associate Magistrate.
His Honor E. Flomo B. Bona, is re-assigned Stipendiary Magistrate of the West Point Magisterial Court whilst His Honor Ezekiel G. Kun from the Clay Ashland Magisterial Court and His Honor Daniel P. Charles, II from the Gardnesville Magisterial Court respectively, take up new assignments at the West Point Magisterial Court as Associate Magistrates.
Other assignments made by the Chief Justice affect the Brewerville Magisterial Court where His Honor John L. Griggs is to now serve as Acting Stipendiary Magistrate, leaving the Monrovia City Court and His Honor Peter Faryen leaves the Bushrod Island Magisterial Court for a new assignment at the Brewerville Magisterial Court as Associate Magistrate.
His Honor Quincy A. Q. Garnett from the Clay Ashland Magisterial Court has been assigned to the Bensonville Magisterial Court as Acting Stipendiary Magistrate along with His Honor Mark S. Saah who remains at the Bensonville Magisterial Court as Associate Magistrate.
His Honor Tweh Wesseh from the Clay Ashland Magisterial Court is now assigned to the Gardnesville Magisterial Court as Stipendiary Magistrate whilst His Honor Ziazay K. Forkpa from the Paynesville Mabisterial Court also goes to the Gardnesville Magisterial Court as Associate Magistrate.
Other courts affected by the changes in Montserrado County include the Clay Ashland Magisterial Court where His Honor Joseph R. Watson from the Monrovia City Court is now assigned as Acting Stipendiary Magistrate and His Honor J. Winston Gee leaves the Bushrod Island Magisterial Court for assignment at the Clay Ashland Magisterial Court as Associate Magistrate. His Honor Francis Fayiah retains his assignment as Stipendiary Magistrate at the Careysburg Magisterial Court.
Meanwhile, the Chief Justice has mandated Att. William G. Capehart to holdover and conduct the affairs of the Gbarnga City Magisterial Court as acting Stipendiary Magistrate pending appointment by the President of the Republic of Liberia while His Honor George Wokpeh of the Salala Magisterial Court is reassigned as Associate Magistrate at the Gbarnga City Magisterial Court in Bong County.
The Chief Justice urged the appointed magistrates to perform their duties with diligence and commitment to the rule of law and the administration of Justice. The rotation of Magistrates is a periodic routine executed by His Honor the Chief Justice to enhance efficiency within the Judiciary Branch of Government.
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