The Assigned Circuit Judge of Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice, Judge Ousman F. Feika, has denied former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor’s motion to be admitted to bail, effective immediately. Read more →

The Tax Court Judge, His Honor, U-Jay W.H.S. Bright, has ruled on a longstanding disputed financial wrangling between Mr. Amos Brosius (Ducor Petroleum) and Monrovia Oil Trading Corporation (MOTC) in favor of Brosius, setting a historic pillar to bring the matter to a conclusion pending an appeal from the full bench of the Supreme Court. Read more →

His Honor Nelson B. Chineh cautioned lawyers, party litigants, and court actors to restore public confidence in the Judiciary at the opening of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Civil Law Court in Montserrado County at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia. On September, 21, 2026, Judge Chineh delivered the charge on behalf of the judges and cautioned judicial actors to work collectively to restore public confidence in the courts. Read more →

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Judge Wesseh A. Wesseh of Criminal Court “E” at the Temple of Justice has ordered forensic testimony from the Rwanda Forensic Institute in the former National Security staffer gang rape case. As the gang rape case involving former National Security Agency (NSA) staffer Peter Bon Jallah intensifies, the Judge of Criminal Court “E,” His Honor Wesseh Alphonsus Wesseh, Sr., has summoned Mr. Bavugirije Pascal, a Rwandan national from the Read more →

The full Bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia from R-L: Her Honor Ceaineh D. Clinton Johnson - Associate Justice, Her Honor Jamesetta Howard Wolokolie – Associate Justice, His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr. – Chief Justice, His Honor Yussif D. Kaba – Associate Justice and His Honor Boakai N. Kanneh – Associate Justice Read more →

misconduct from the current Minister of Labor, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah Sr., in connection with Rule 15 of the Code of Moral and Professional Ethics of a lawyer, against his former client, Mr. Edgar Sydney. Cllr. Kruah has faced longstanding allegations of lawyers' misconduct, which have been widely circulated in many media outlets in Liberia by Read more →

The Judiciary Branch of Government is working to ensure access to Justice in the remotest part of Liberia. His Honor Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. officially seated seventy-three (73) newly appointed magistrates, granting them gavel authority as judges, and dispatching them across Liberia’s fifteen counties to expand access to justice for all citizens and residents. Read more →

The Assigned Circuit Judge of Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice, His Honor Ousman F. Feika, has dismissed the indictment and charges brought against several former officials of the Bureau of State and Enterprise, citing the government’s failure to prosecute the defendants for two successive terms of court. The ruling, delivered on Monday, August 31, 2026, discharged Arthur S. Massaquoi Read more →

The Stipendiary Magistrate of the Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice, His Honor L. Ben Barco, has rejected a request made by former Vice President (VP) Jewel Howard Taylor to grant her compassionate leave that would allow her to be detained at a medical Read more →

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The First Judicial Circuit Criminal Court “D” Assize at the Temple of Justice has denied a motion to suppress evidence in an ongoing Armed Robbery case involving one Abraham Jalloh, A.K.A. (HP), and others whom the State is prosecuting for Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and Criminal Conspiracy. One of the legal counsels representing the State is Cllr. Jonah A. Kerkulah, while one of the counsels representing the defendants is Cllr. Juah D.Bestman of the Public Read more →

The Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice has ordered the immediate imprisonment of Attorney-at-law J. Jefferson Cheeson at the Monrovia Central Prison for two days after finding him guilty of contempt of court. Stipendiary Magistrate His Honor L. Ben Barco handed down the sentence on Read more →

Associate Justice Ceaineh D. Clinton Johnson of the Supreme Court of Liberia, who supervises the three counties, recently toured the construction sites in Bong and Lofa counties over the weekend to assess progress. Read more →

The Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice began selecting jurors to serve as judges of fact in the high-profile corruption trial of thirteen former government officials indicted for allegedly stealing 29,412 bags of 25kg humanitarian relief rice donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Read more →

Three more jurors have been sent to prison by the 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Margibi County, bringing the total to nine over the weekend, as the Judiciary is becoming increasingly unbending in its approach to alleged jury tampering and misconduct that tarnish its image in the public eye Read more →

The Full Bench of the Honorable Supreme Court of the Republic of Liberia has ordered the immediate release of Mr. Justin Oldpa Yeazehn (Known as Prophet Key) from the Monrovia Central Prison. Read more →

The Assigned Judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit Court of Rivercess County, His Honor A. Blamo Dixon, emphasized that it remains the prerogative of the state, judicial actors, and the Law Reform Commission to review Chapter “C” or the entire Penal Law to make jury tampering a criminal offense, either a felony or a First-degree misdemeanor, through the National Legislature Read more →

Justin Oldpa Yeazehn, known as “Prophet Key”, is left with one more publication and a behavior bond to be set free from the Monrovia Central Prison after filing and publishing his apology in 14 newspapers. The Supreme Court is the highest decision-making body in the land; any mandate from the court must be given serious attention to satisfy the justices' decision. Read more →

Judge Wesseh A Wesseh of Criminal Court “E” at the Temple of Justice has issued a stern warning to state prosecutors for their repeated failure to produce the victim in the Statutory rape case against former National Security Agency (NSA) staffer Peter Bon Jallah. Read more →

All is believed to be set forth by the office of the National Jury Manager, Cllr. Andrew N Nimley, as requested by Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie, to have Margibi County's first sequestrated jury for the August term of court, AD 2026 Read more →

The Resident Circuit Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court, Bomi County, His Honor T. Ciapha Carey, has issued a stern warning that jury tampering is a grave offense that undermines fairness and justice in Liberia’s legal system. Read more →

The newly assigned Circuit Judge of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court in Margibi County, His Honor Roosevelt Z. Willie, has taken a landmark step in the interest of the Judiciary by ordering the first sequestrated jury in the county’s history. The decision comes as two high-profile criminal cases are set to be heard during the August Term of Court, A.D. 2026. Read more →

The Resident Judge of the of the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Lofa County has frowned at the illegal practice of black magic commonly known as (Sassywood) for the purpose of passing judgment on elderly people accused of witchcraft. Read more →

Judge Peter W. Gbeneweleh, Resident Circuit Judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Kru County, has called on judges and magistrates to uphold Judicial independence and administer justice fairly without fear or favor. Read more →

The Assigned Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Cape Mount, Victoria W. Duncan, has called on judges, lawyers, the media, party litigants, and the public to respect and protect the independence of the judiciary. Judge Duncan spoke on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the opening of the August term of Court in Grand Cape Mount County Read more →

The assigned Circuit Judge of Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice, His Honor D. Onesimus Banwon, is appealing to the government to ensure Judges get their retroactive salaries owed by the Government of Liberia. Judge Banwon appealed on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the opening of the First Judicial Circuit Court of Montserrado County, which consists of Criminal Courts Assizes A, B, C, D & E. Read more →

As a fulfillment of his promise to the people of Nimba County and the Judiciary, Chief Justice His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. expressed happiness over the level of commitment from the Executive, Legislature, and the Judiciary as Nimba County seated its first Labor Court Judge. Read more →

Liberia’s President, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has pledged unwavering support to Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr., emphasizing that a strong judiciary is vital for democracy and development, while inspiring stakeholders to value judicial reforms. The President’s support follows a briefing from the Chief Justice, who highlighted ongoing efforts and the commitment of new judges and court marshals to uphold justice, fostering public trust in their dedication. Speaking on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the souvenir program marking Read more →

Justin Oldpa Yeazehn, known as Prophet Key, is expected to regain his freedom and walk as a free man if conditions set forth by the Honorable Supreme Court are adequately settled. On February 13, 2026, the Supreme Court opinion against Prophet Key instructed him to publish in a local daily for five days a letter of apology to the Women of Liberia and to file a behavioral bond with the Clerk of Read more →

Hundreds of Liberian citizens gathered on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Central Office of Jury Management in Monrovia for a one-day intensive orientation as prospective jurors. During the session, National Jury Manager Cllr. Andrew N. Nimely, Jr. cautioned participants against abusing the jury service system Read more →

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr., has, with immediate effect, barred Mr. Emmanuel Hilter, a City Solicitor at the Ministry of Justice, from practicing law in any court within the Republic of Liberia. Hilter’s (the fake lawyer) prohibition was issued on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, following an investigative report into his own complaint filed against Her Honor, Naomi Crusoe, Stipendiary Magistrate of Owens Grove Magisterial Court in Grand Bassa County before the Chief Justice, His Honor Yamie Read more →

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The Judge of the First Judicial Circuit, Criminal Court "C", Ousman F. Feika, at the Temple of Justice, has denied the property valuation bond filed on behalf of former Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of State, Nora Finda Bundoo, and ordered her arrest unless a new criminal appearance bond of US$8 million is filed. On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, assigned Circuit Judge Ousman F. Feika delivered a ruling on Bundoo's Motion to Read more →

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in Bomi County has sentenced defendant Watson Kollie to one year in prison at the Bomi Central Prison after finding him guilty of unlicensed possession and delivery of controlled drugs. Resident Circuit Judge T. Ciapha Carey handed down the sentence as a deterrent to potential violators of Read more →

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The Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, His Honor Yussif D. Kaba, presiding in Chambers on Thursday, May 28, 2026, has ordered a fresh probe into jury misconduct allegations in a high-profile corruption case involving former officials of government, including Samuel D. Tweah, former Minister of Finance, Development Planning, Cllr. Nyenati Tuan, Former Acting Minister of Justice; Stanley S. Ford, former Director of the Financial Intelligence Agency; D. Moses P. Cooper, Former Comptroller, Financial Intelligence Agency; and Jefferson Karmoh, Former National Security Advisor. Read more →

Judge Serena F. Garlawolu, Presiding Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit Court in Nimba County, has sentenced a notorious criminal, defendant Lee Menyen, to 30 years' imprisonment for crimes including Armed robbery, Criminal Attempt to commit murder, and Aggravated assault. Defendant Menyen was found “Guilty” of terrorizing citizens in Ganta City, Nimba County, after attacking motorcyclists with a cutlass and stealing their motorbikes. Victims Forkie Gonyon and Blessing S. Dolo both suffered severe injuries during the attacks, with testimonies and evidence presented in court linking Menyen directly to the crimes. The Defendant was brought under the jurisdiction of this Court Read more →

has for gruesomely killing her three grandchildren in Nimba County. Defendant Mary Giah, the grandmother who gruesomely murdered her three grandchildren on February 21, 2026, at midnight in Mehnla Town, District #9, Nimba County, has been adjudged Guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. The indictment charged the Defendant with Murder and alleged that on February 21, 2026 at midnight hours in Mehnla Town, District #9, Nimba County, defendant Mary Giah with malice aforethought, purposely, intentionally, and criminally used a knife and razor-blade and killed Alvina Tokpah (a two year old girl), Mewaseh Giah (a four year old boy) and Marvelous Read more →

Presiding over Criminal Assizes “D,” Judge Geeplah Tiklo Konton delivered a stirring charge, urging the judiciary to uphold integrity, dismiss lingering cases, and serve as a beacon of hope for Liberia’s citizens. Judge Konton reminded his colleagues that the courts are the “last place of hope for the human race,” stressing the herculean responsibility judges bear in interpreting the law. He called for justice to be dispensed without fear or favor, warning that cases exceeding statutory limits must be dismissed. He emphasized the collective role of communities, law enforcement, courts, and rehabilitation of institutions. He urged citizens and residents of Read more →

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Monrovia, Liberia –The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia His. Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr. has officially launched a weeklong Peer-to-Peer Judicial Training initiative in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, inspiring Circuit and Specialized Courts’ judges to share knowledge, strengthen skills, and embrace continuous learning in judicial practice. Speaking at the opening ceremony, January 27, 2026, Chief Justice Gbeisay, Sr. emphasized that judges fall into three categories—expert, middle-level, and beginner—and that ongoing training is essential to bridge gaps and ensure consistency across the judiciary. He described the legal profession as “an academic profession,” stressing that success in Read more →

Retirement from a very long professional career can evoke mixed emotions; from excitement and relief to anxiety and uncertainty. While some anticipate the freedom and new opportunities, other grapple with the loss of identity, routine, and social connections associated with their careers. It is a common experience of both anticipation for the future and apprehension about the unknown. For the sixty (60) retired employees of the Judiciary Branch of Government, retirement is a prospect of a less stressful life, more leisure time, and the ability to pursue personal interest. Cllr. William B. Kollie, Sr. Court Administrator of the Supreme Court of Read more →

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at a remarkable occasion marking the commissioning of several judges of the Judiciary Branch of Government, His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has called for an impartial and firm justice system, guided by nothing else but the law. President Boakai in remarks at the commissioning ceremony held in the Executive Mansion informed the judges that their duties are sacred; and the courtroom must remain a place where the weak feel protected and the strong are Read more →

Judicial officers and staff play a crucial role in upholding fairness, integrity, transparency, and ethical standards; ensuring that the justice system functions effectively. They often face heavy workloads and emotional stress. Honoring them is vital because it strengthens judicial integrity and boosts morale. Recognizing their contributions fosters trust, professionalism, and enables them to perform duties effectively. It is against this backdrop, that the leadership of the Judiciary, on Friday, December 19, 2025, decided to organize a Year-End meeting with the staff of the Judiciary held at the Temple of Justice to honor and recognize judicial officers and staff from across Read more →

The Judiciary Branch of Government on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, has officially lighted its Christmas tree at the grounds of the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, whishing all employees a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, a moment symbolizing hope and new beginnings. Even for those who aren’t Christian, the Read more →

Liberia’s 27th Chief Justice His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr. has officially taken seat as the official spokesperson and administrative head of the Judiciary in a colorful ceremony held at a Special Session of the Honorable Supreme Court on the grounds of the Temple of Justice in Monrovia on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Read more →

The attention of the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia has been drawn to a false, misleading and malicious news article being published by various news media without any of these media institutions endeavoring to ascertain the facts surrounding the enforcement of a court’s judgment from the Judiciary. Read more →

Speaking at the start of the four days training, on Monday October 6, 2025, Cllr. Michael Korkpor, Director of the Judiciary’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability department, said the strength of any judicial system does not only lie in the laws that are upheld but also in the trust that the Judiciary earns from the people it serves. And for that trust to be real and lasting, the Judiciary system must demonstrate transparency, fairness and continuous improvement. Read more →

Multitude of people mainly Nimbians flocked the Streets of Ganta City, Nimba County to give a heroic and rousing welcome to His Honor Yamie quiqui Gbeisay, Sr. who attained the highest feat of the legal profession by being seated as the Chief Justice of the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia. In contemporary Liberia today, the people in a given local have the tendency to show their love, trust, admiration and take dear to their hearts a kinsman who has distinguished himself as a good man and accomplished major achievement. Read more →

The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA) Honorable Josiah F. Joekai, Jr. has lavished praises on the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr. for what he described as the Chief Justice exceptional leadership, dedication and commitment to reforming the Judiciary Branch of Government. Honorable Joekai on Thursday, August 28, 2025 during the launched of the much publicize nationwide Personnel Verification and Credential Audit exercise at the Judiciary Branch of Government expressed his institution gratitude to be a part of the ongoing judicial reform process. Read more →

For the first time in many years, the Civil Service Agency (CSA), by directive of the Chief Justice of the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia, His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr. has embarked on a nationwide Personnel Verification and Credential Audit exercise at the Judiciary Branch of Government. The first phase of the exercise was launched by the Chief Justice on Thursday, August 28, 2025 and it is to continue on Thursday, September 4, 2025, beginning with the 1st to the 6th Judicial Circuits for Montserrado County Read more →

The Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia, now has a new Court Administrator, his name is Cllr. William B. Kollie, Sr. He was appointed by His Excellency Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. President of the Republic of Liberia, on Friday, August 22, 2025. Cllr. Kollie’s appointment by the President filled in the vacancy created after the honorable retirement of Cllr. Elizabeth J. Nelson, an astute state woman and public servant leader. The Office of the Court Administrator was created as the administrative arm of the entire court system, with primary objective to organize and manage non-adjudicatory matters under the direction of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia. Read more →

The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia Honorable Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr., at the seating ceremony of the Chief Justice and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court has called for collective effort of the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary to safeguard the independence of the Honorable Supreme Court. Read more →

The Judiciary Branch of Liberia has strongly reacted to a statement issued by the President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) on August 15, 2025, terming said statement, which accuses the courts in Rivercess County, particularly the Yarpah Town and Cestos City Magisterial Courts, of a “coordinated legal campaign aimed at harassing, intimidating and silencing journalists” in that county as reckless, ill-informed and misguided. The Judiciary states that at no time did the magistrates named in the PUL’s statement abuse their judicial powers or authority to unlawfully arrest and detain two journalists as insinuated by the president of the PUL and is therefore abhor by such statement emanating from a body that is not only charged with the responsibility to ensure that the journalism profession is practiced with all Read more →

About one hundred and fifty (150) delegates from across Liberia consisting of Judges and Magistrates of the National Association of Trial Judges (NATJL) have converged in Monrovia at the grounds of the Temple of Justice, for a three-day National Trial Judges Conference from February 1-3, 2024, to brainstorm on issue of the Judiciary & Democracy; Safeguarding Democratic Values in the Legal System, Especially During and After Elections. Judge Ousman F. Feika Resident Circuit Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Grand Cape Mount County, currently presiding over the Sixth Judicial Circuit Civil Law Read more →

The National Association of Trial Judges of Liberia (NATJL) will convene its tenth (10th) National Trial Judges Conference from February 1-3, 2024 at the grounds of the Temple of Justice in Monrovia. The conference will be held under the theme: “The Judiciary & Democracy; Safeguarding Democratic Values in the Legal System, Especial During and After Elections.” Judge Ousman F. Feika of the Resident Circuit Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Grand Cape Mount County, currently presiding over the Sixth Judicial Circuit Civil Law Court of Montserrado County as the Assigned Judge, and chairman of the conference planning committee, said the conference is a little different from previous years because this year’s conference will be conducted with a seminar. Judge Feika said, three prominent justice actors will speak at the seminary. Former Chief Justice His Honor Francis S. Korkpor, Sr. is expected to speak on the first day of the conference on the topic: “Ethical Dilemmas Read more →

The Supreme Court of Liberia condemns, in the strongest term, the protest attack on the home of the Resident Judge of Grand Gedeh County His Honor George S. Wiles Jr. intending to cause harm to persons living within the house and damage to the property. On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, some citizens of Grand Gedeh County staged a protest action at the home of Judge Wiles demanding the unconditional release from detention of their kinsmen (defendants) who are facing trial for multiple criminal offenses. Read more →

The Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) has conducted its 2023 annual convention in Ganta City, Nimba County with lawyers calling for the maintenance of the peace post-election through adherence to the rule of law. The convention, held from December 7-10, 2023 brought together legal scholars, justice actors, government officials, civil society actors and members of the diplomatic corps. Read more →

The Resident Circuit Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court in Montserrado County, Cllr. J. Kennedy Peabody says investigative survey is a prima facie evidence for summary judgment in ejectment cases, speedy trial, and access to justice for land owners. Judge Peabody speaking on Monday, September 18, 2023, during the opening of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court for the September Term of Court A. D. 2023, said accordingly, the significance of using the survey report as prima facie evidence in ejectment cases is a sine qua non to clearing of the docket of the courts, as well as for the speedy disposition of ejectment cases Read more →

When she took over the mantle of authority as the third female Chief Justice of the Honorable Supreme Court of Read more →

Pursuant to the New Jury Law, the Central Office of the Jury Management at the Judiciary has concluded a Read more →

Liberia’s Supreme Court opened on Monday, October 10, 2022 for its October A. D. 2022 Term in Read more →

The Minister of Justice & Attorney General of the Republic of Liberia Frank Musa Dean described the Read more →

The Supreme Court of Liberia takes note of a recent statement issued in Monrovia by the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), in which the CPP accused the Court and the National Elections Commission (NEC) of “a deliberate and unjustified violation of the Liberian Constitution” regarding the election case which emanated from Grand Cape Mount County involving CPP’s Candidate, Simeon B. Taylor, and the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC)’s Candidate, Victor V. Watson. Read more →

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, His Honor Francis S. Korkpor, Sr. says that “the rule of law is fundamental to national and international peace and security and political stability, and the rule of law is essential to the people’s access to public services and curbing corruption”. Chief Justice Korkpor made these assertions at the start of the 4th National Judicial Conference convened at the Ministerial Complex, Congo Town, outside Monrovia. Read more →

Liberia’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Cllr. Frank Musa Dean has said that both the Executive and Legislative branches of government are committed to working with the Judiciary in the implementation of recommendations coming out of the 4th National Judicial Conference. Read more →

The Judiciary Branch of Government has convened its 4th National Judicial Conference as required by the Revised Rules of the Supreme Court of Liberia. The Conference brought together hundreds of participants including Justices, Judges, Magistrates, lawyers, financial experts, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss burning issues affecting law, public policy and the Liberian economy. Read more →

On December 9, 2020, International Anti-Corruption Day, the United States Treasury Department, in a statement captioned: “Treasury Sanctions Corrupt Actors in Africa and Asia”, placed the Global Magnitsky Designations on several individuals in some countries including Liberia. Read more →

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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. Read more →

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.   Read more →

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. Read more →

The National Association of Trial Judges of Liberia, NATJL, has called upon the 54th National Legislature and the Executive Branch of Government to consider enacting laws aimed at retiring judges and magistrates with dignity... Read more →

The Resident Circuit Judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit Court, Lofa County, has called on residents of the county to make use of the court system in the northwestern county if offended by anyone.... Read more →

The Chief Justice of the Republic of Liberia, His Honor Francis S. Korkpor, Sr. has frowned on judges entertaining party litigants in their chambers or at their homes, especially when such litigants are parties... Read more →

The Judiciary Branch of Government has held an elaborate retirement program in honor of one of its very astute Associate Justices, Professor Philip A. Z. Banks, III, in the Chamber of the Supreme Court... Read more →

Liberia has lost the woman who became her first female Magistrate in 1994. Retired Judge Amymusu K. Jones died Monday, September 3, 2018, at the Duside Hospital in Firestone District, Margibi County following a period of illness. Read more →

“There is a stage in every person’s life that he/she has to play a part and prepare to bow down when the stage is about to be closed. The performance in my judicial stage has come to an end and I must bow away for the curtain to close.” Read more →

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, His Honor Francis S. Korkpor, Sr. has announced the retirement of Justice Philip A.Z. Banks, III from service as Associate Justice of the Honorable Supreme... Read more →

s part of efforts to ensure the simplest transition from the United Nation’s support to Liberia’s rule of law sector, the United Nation’s Mission in Liberia, UNMIL, said that concrete plans are already in place through the UNDP Rule of Law Joint Program to support Liberia’s justice sector. Read more →

The Judicial Branch of the Liberian Government has dedicated another Judicial Complex to house the Eleventh (11th) Judicial Circuit Court located in Tubmanburg, Bomi County. The project, which began in February 2015, when grounds were broken for the construction of the modern court facility sitting on a hill on the outskirts of Tubmanburg City, was funded by the Government of Liberia. Read more →

The Resident Circuit Judge of the 15th Judicial Circuit Court in River Gee County has called for the enforcement of laws aimed at promoting the administration of impartial justice by judges and the enhancement of an independent judiciary in Liberia. Read more →

After nearly a year of work without break, the Supreme Court of Liberia has finally closed its October A.D. 2017 Term.The Court which has two terms, March and October, could not close for the March term due to the crucial role it had to play in expeditiously handling electoral cases as provided for by law, necessitated the extension of the March A.D. 2017 Term into the October A.D. 2017 Term. Read more →

The Judiciary Branch of Government denies, in the strongest terms, the front-page story carried in the Wednesday February 14 Edition (VOL. 18. NO. 31) of the Daily Observer Newspaper publication titled, “JUDGES DISAPPROVE OF WEAH’S 25% SALARY CUT PLAN”, in which the paper claims that “the recent pronouncement made by the President of Liberia, His Excellency George Manneh Weah, about the reduction of his salary and other benefits by 25 percent has not gone down well with the judges throughout the country”. Read more →

The President of the National Trail Judges Association of Liberia, NTJAL, has said that the Association stands to benefit enormously from its membership in the International Association of Judges, IAJ. Read more →

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, His Honor Francis S. Korkpor, Sr. has directed that all Circuit Courts across Liberia open their quarterly sessions for the February, A.D. 2018 Term of Court, on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Read more →

In an effort to effectively uphold the rule of law in Liberia, the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), has made a number of donations to the Judiciary. The donations included equipment, stationery and furniture to enhance the performances at the James A. A. Pierre Judicial Institute, Todee Magisterial Court, Public Defenders Central Office, Case Processing Unit, and the Courts. Read more →

The National Office of Jury Management of the Judiciary, on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, summoned hundreds of Liberians, mostly civil servants, who were randomly selected as prospective jurors, for a day of orientation. Read more →