Centeniers in the Magistrate's Court
The Panel presented its report, The Role of the Centenier in the Magistrate's Court, to the States on 28th September 2007.
Responses to the report have been received by the Minister for Home Affairs and HM Attorney General.
TERMS OF REFERENCE:
1. To assess the justification for why Recommendation 4 of the Review of Criminal Justice Policy (that “the role of the Centenier in the Magistrate’s Court should cease”) was not pursued by the Department of Home Affairs.
2. To assess whether the role played by Centeniers in the Magistrate’s Court meets the Court’s (and consequently the Public’s) expectations and requirements.
3. To examine the system of training and assessment provided to Centeniers for their work in the Magistrate’s Court
4. To assess the administrative support and advice given by the Parishes, States Police, Courts and Crown Officers to Centeniers for their work in the Magistrate’s Court
Panel Membership:
Deputy Deidre Mezbourian, Chairman
Deputy Juliette Gallchan, Vice-Chairman
Deputy Shona Pitman
Lead officer(s)
William Millow