About Us
The functioning of the High Court is part and parcel of the jurisdiction of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) and is governed by the provisions of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Saint Christopher and Nevis) Act Cap 3.11. The functions of the High Court are executed in conjunction with local government ministries in each respective territory of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The judicial aspects of the court’s work are directly administered by the ECSC. Meanwhile, the administrative and registry services are carried out by our locally appointed staff under the leadership of a Registrar.
In the case of St. Kitts and Nevis, these operations fall within the purview of the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs. Together, we provide the necessary administrative and legal support for the functioning of the High Court and the Appeal Court when it sits in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Our staff complement includes:
- The Registrar
- Assistant Registrar
- Court Administrator
- Executive Officer
- Court Stenographers
- Senior Bailiff
- Senior Clerks
- IT Clerk
- Secretary
- Bailiffs
- Clerks
Our Practice Areas
Handling non-criminal disputes between individuals and organizations.
Protecting creations of the mind, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Prosecuting and defending individuals accused of criminal offenses.
Civil and Criminal Legal Actions, Probate, Bills of Sale, Other Legal Documents.
Addressing legal matters such as divorce, child custody, and domestic relations.
Engaging in projects aimed at revising, simplifying, and modernizing existing laws.
Managing issues related to land ownership, property disputes, and conveyancing.
Facilitating alternative dispute resolution methods to settle conflicts outside of court.
Notices
VACANCY NOTICE – PUBLIC DEFENDER, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE & LEGAL AFFAIRS
The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs in the Government of St...
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS HOSTS CRITICAL OECS LEGAL AFFAIRS MEETING TO TACKLE KEY LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 10, 2024 (SKNIS): The 36th Meeting of the OECS Legal Affairs Committee commenced on Thursday, October 10,...
Documents & Forms
Resources
Non-Contentious Probate
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Judgments/Digests
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Cause Lists
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Payment Portal
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Frequently Asked Questions
All payments are made to the Accountant General.
We do not have a Notary Public at the High Court Registry. However, we have Commissioners for Oath who will be happy to assist you when appropriate.