Judiciary of Jersey
Judicial branch of the government of the island of Jersey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The judiciary of Jersey is a branch of the government of Jersey that interprets and applies the laws of Jersey, to ensure equal justice under law, and to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution. The Bailiff of Jersey is the President of the Royal Court (and also of the Court of Appeal). Individual trials are heard by the Bailiff, the Deputy Bailiff (also a full-time role) or a Commissioner. The Master of the Royal Court deals with some preliminary matters in civil cases. The Court is supported by the Judicial Greffier who acts as the registrar.[1] In addition to the judge, the Royal Court includes a number of volunteer Jurats.[2] The Jurats decide issues of fact in criminal and civil trials (except criminal assizes, when a jury is present), hand down sentences in criminal trials and award damages in civil trials.[3] All judges in Jersey are bound by a code of conduct, introduced in 2007,[4] which requires them to "uphold the integrity and independence of the judiciary and perform their duties with competence, diligence and dedication".[4]: para. 1