ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, (CMC) – The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) says it has de-rostered a sitting judge in Grenada after he had been charged with the indictable offence of “assault with a deadly instrument”.

In a statement, the ECSC, a superior court of record for the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), said that it had been recently made aware that Justice Shawn Innocent, a high court judge currently assigned to the Criminal court in Grenada, had been charged on April 28 with the indictable offence.

“Following this charge, Justice Innocent was granted bail until his court appearance, where he is expected to respond to the allegations.

“In light of these circumstances, Justice Innocent has been temporarily de-rostered. To minimise the disruption of proceedings in the Criminal court in Grenada, another judge has been assigned to assume Justice Innocent’s responsibilities, effective 1st June 2025,” the ECSC said.

It said it is “approaching this matter with the utmost seriousness, being mindful of Justice Innocent’s fundamental rights under the Constitution, while reaffirming its dedication to upholding the rule of law and maintaining the integrity of the judiciary”.

Grenada media reported that the judge is to return to court on June 23.