the Judiciary of
The Bahamas
"...under our constitutional framework, the Judiciary is one of the three branches of Government, equal to but fully independent of the other two branches...This is a vital and preeminent principle of high constitutional importance."
UPDATE: 2026 Jury Lists Now Published
Latest Headlines
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PRESS STATEMENT - Office of the Chief Justice
5 May 2026 The Office of the Chief Justice has been made aware of fraudulent me
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Bahamian Criminal Bench Book
Please click the following link to view the Bahamian Criminal Bench Book.
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New Providence Jury List 2026
To view the New Providence Jury List for 2026, click here.
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Grand Bahama Jury List 2026
To view the Grand Bahama Jury List for 2026, click here.
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New Judgements
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June 22, 2026BETWEEN The Directo of Public Prosecutions AND Cashard Smith - VBI No. 99/3/2024
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June 17, 2026BETWEEN Chandler AND Hiscox Dedicated Corporate Member Limited, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's London Subscribing Severally on General Policy No B1230GP04015A19
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June 17, 2026BETWEEN Monique Bastian AND Ricardo Newman (The Estate of Viola Coker (nee Bain) - 2024/CLE/gen/01011
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June 16, 2026BETWEEN John "Jacks" Platts AND Antonio Matres and Antonio Matres LLC. - 2025/CLE/gen/00412
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June 16, 2026BETWEEN Torry Armstrong AND Sol Petroleum Bahamas Limited - 2017/CLE/gen/00200
Latest News
From the Judiciary
The 2026 Jury List for New Providence and Grand Bahama is now…
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CHIEF JUSTICE SIR IAN WINDER TO ATTEND THE 24TH COMMONWEALTH LAW CONFERENCE…
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The Judicial and Legal Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons…
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THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Supreme Court (Criminal Case Management)…
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The 2025 Jury List for New Providence and Grand Bahama is now…
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The Court Services Act 2023 (the Act) has officially come into effect…
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Welcome From The Chief Justice
Welcome to the website of the Supreme Court of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The purpose…
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Annual report
New Rules / Practice directions
- Supreme Court (Fees) Rules, 2025
- Practice Direction No. 3 of 2025
- Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025 - Undefended Matrimonial Causes
- Practice Direction No. 2 of 2025 - Physical Site Visits In Quieting Titles Act Proceedings
- Matrimonial Causes (Amendment) Rules, 2025