Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Prosecution Service · Kingston

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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is the independent prosecutor of all serious criminal cases in Jamaica. Established under the 1962 Constitution, the DPP is appointed by the Governor-General and has sole responsibility for instituting, conducting, and discontinuing prosecutions of indictable offences. Website: dpp.gov.jm.

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Website: https://dpp.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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