Emergency matters only at Kingston and St Andrew Family Court
The Kingston and St Andrew Family Court remains open for emergency matters only, the Court Administration Division (CAD) of the judiciary has advised.
The court, which is located on Duke Street in downtown Kingston, was closed last week Monday because of COVID-19 cases among staff members. It was reopened for emergency matters later in the week.
Emergency matters include children in conflict with the law, maintenance matters (where children are approaching the age of 18 and an extension is being sought), domestic violence matters and matters under the Child Care and Protection Act, CAD advised.
Members of the public are also reminded that they can report cases of domestic violence at the nearest police station.
The judiciary is encouraging all Jamaicans to obey the COVID-19 protocols to reduce the rate of infection. For further information, persons may contact the CAD at 876-754-8337 or toll free at 1-888-429-5269 or via email at customerservice@cad.gov.jm.
