Allocation of Attorneys to poor Litigants
Service Description
There is a provision in the Rules of the High Court and Magistrates Courts, where upon successful application for legal assistance by a poor litigant, who is unable to raise money to pay an attorney/lawyer to represent her/him, can get government assistance to pay for the legal fees for her/him.
How do I obtain this service?
Make an application to sue or defend as a pauper to the Registrar in the case of the High Court and to the Magistrate in the case of the Magistrate Court. The application must be supported by affidavit stating fully the grounds of action or defence and the particulars of one’s means.
How do I apply for the service?
Same as above.
Cost involved in obtaining the service.
Free
Where can I get more information?
The Registrar's Office
Private Bag F13 Tel: (+267) 2412125 Fax: (+267) 2416378 Email:The Registrar's Office
Private Bag 00220 Tel: (+267) 3718000 Fax: (+267) 3915119 Email:The Registrar's Office
Private Bag 001 Tel: (+267) 5338000 Fax: (+267) 5332317 Email:The Registrar's Office
Private Bag 00220 Tel: (+267) 3718000 Fax: (+267) 3915119 Email: