Information for the General Public
Applying for Adoptions
Adoption is a about providing a child with a permanent, loving and legally secure home with parents who are committed to the child’s welfare. | learn about the application process
Applying for Child Custody
When either parent, grandparent or guardian of a child apply to the Grand Court for an order for custody. | learn about the application process
Applying for Child & Spouse Maintenance
If your spouse is not supporting you and/or your children, you can apply for child & spouse maintenance. | learn about the application process
Applying for Domestic Restraint Orders
If you are married or living together as man and wife and there is violence or the threat of violence within the family you may apply to a magistrate for a domestic order to stop the violence. | learn more
Making an application under the Children Law
The court makes most decisions about children using the Children Law (2012 Revision). If you want the court to make a decision about a child you need to apply to the court
for an ‘order’. An order will be made when the judge makes a decision. | learn about the application process
Applying for Legal Aid (Civil)
The Legal Aid Law (1999 Revision) gives authority for Courts to grant free or subsidised legal aid in civil matters. | learn more
Applying for Legal Aid (Criminal)
The Legal Aid Law (1999 Revision) gives authority for Courts to grant free or subsidised legal aid in criminal matters. | learn more
Contacting Legal Aid
Please contact:
Mrs. Elizabeth Webb
Legal Aid Officer
(tel:) 345 244 3829
(fax:) 345 949 9856
elizabeth.webb@judicial.ky
Bailiff Services
A Bailiff is appointed under The Grand Court Law (2006 Revision) and the duties are outlined in the Judicature Law. | learn more
Small Claims
Where a claim is so small as not to justify engaging an attorney, claimants are encouraged to act for themselves.| learn more
Justices of the Peace
List of Justices of the Peace in the Cayman Islands. | learn more
Law Firms and Recognised Bodies
List of Law Firms and Recognised Bodies Licensed to Operate in the Cayman Islands. | learn more
Licensed Attorneys
A list of Attorney’s licensed to practice in the Cayman Islands. This list will be updated monthly. | learn more
Notaries Public
List of Notaries Public licensed in the Cayman Islands. | learn more
Assistance at the Courts
Claimants who need assistance for the filing of small claims should attend at the Court Civil Registry (Kirk House, 3rd Floor) and ask to speak to a Civil Clerk. | learn more
Being a Juror
Information for prospective jurors. | more information
Being a Witness
Information to help you cope with giving evidence.| learn more
Being an Observer
Most court cases are public events. You are able to walk in without invitation, sit down, and watch as much as you want. | learn more
Being a Litigant
Any person who is a party to a lawsuit is called a litigant. | learn more
Paying Court Fees
In addition to court fees, the Judicial Administration also collects Notary Public Fees, Legal Practitioners Fees, Law Firm Operational Fees, Legal Aid Contributions, Fees for subscription to reported and unreported judgments, and Miscellaneous Fees. | learn more
Paying Traffic Tickets
A traffic ticket serves as a summons to appear in court in connection with the offence, however, as noted on the ticket, there is the alternative procedure of paying the fine. Fines must be paid at the Court Finance Office (Kirk House) on or before 9:45 am on the date designated on ticket. | learn more
What is Probate & Administration?
When a person dies and leaves an estate somebody has to deal with his or her estate (this includes money, property and other possessions) by collecting in all the estate, paying any debts and distributing the estate to those persons entitled to it. | learn more
Resealing of Foreign Grants
Applications can be made by persons who have obtained a grant of representation from foreign courts in respect of the estates of persons who died domiciled outside the Cayman Islands leaving assets or property within the Islands. | learn more
Location of Probate Registry
The Probate Registry is located at the Courts building (Kirk House).
Primary Sources (Laws)
View primary sources for probate and administration. | learn more
Satisfying a Judgment Debt
Having secured a judgment by the court with regard to a debt, a creditor may seek the Court’s assistance in cases where a debtor is unable or refuses to pay the debt.
In such instances, the Court may make a number of orders. These include seizure of property, an examination of the debtor by the court to determine resources of the debtor, an attachment of earnings, or “garnishee” proceedings in which money owed to the debtor by a third party can be obtained for repayment of debts. | learn more
Customer Complaint Procedure
Judicial Administration strives to meet the needs of our customers, but we recognize that there maybe some occasions when the actions or comments of staff will not meet your expectations. Our Complaints Policy was formulated to allow us an opportunity to ensure the expectations of our customers are met. | learn more
Freedom of Information Policy & Procedure
As a public authority, the Judicial Administration is committed to openness, transparency and serving the public interest in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (2021 Revision). | learn more