Court of Appeal

Appellate Court · Kingston

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Jamaica's intermediate appellate court, hearing appeals from the Supreme Court and from Parish Courts on civil and criminal matters. Sits year-round at the Public Buildings on King Street, Kingston. Appeals from the Court of Appeal lie to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London — Jamaica has not yet acceded to the appellate jurisdiction of the Caribbean Court of Justice. Website: courtofappeal.gov.jm.

Contact Information

Address: Public Buildings, King Street, Kingston

Website: https://courtofappeal.gov.jm

About legal in Jamaica

Jamaica's legal system is based on English common law. The Jamaican Bar Association regulates attorneys, with major firms in New Kingston, Mandeville, and Montego Bay handling everything from corporate transactions to real-estate conveyance, immigration, and family law. Legal Aid Jamaica provides free representation for those who qualify. The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) handles business registration, and the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) handles tax matters.

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