Independent, accessible justice for every district of Belize.
The official gateway to the Court of Appeal and the High Court of Belize — judgments, forms, notices and the framework that governs the Senior Courts.
Judgments & Rulings
Search published decisions of the High Court and Court of Appeal by keyword, case type, or judge.
Search the archive →Court Forms
Downloadable filing forms used across the Senior Courts registries.
Browse forms →Public Notices
Vacancy announcements, closures, and administrative notices from the courts.
See all notices →Beyond the registry
Statutes, the final court of appeal, and official statements from the Senior Courts.
Two tiers, one system of justice
The Senior Courts of Belize comprise the Court of Appeal and the High Court, established under Section 94 of the Constitution of Belize.
High Court
Exercises both original jurisdiction — hearing civil and criminal matters at first instance — and appellate jurisdiction over decisions of the Magistrates’ Courts.
Court of Appeal
The highest domestic court within Belize's judicial hierarchy, hearing appeals from decisions of the High Court. Appeals from the Court of Appeal lie to the Caribbean Court of Justice.
Arrows show the route of appeal, from first instance to the final court.
News & notices
The Hon. Chief Justice, Mme. Louise Esther Blenman and the Senior Courts of Belize were delighted to host a special dinner in honour of two legal luminaries, the Hon. Mme. Justice Antoinette Moore and Hon. Mr. Justice Francis Cumberbatch
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IN LOVING MEMORY EDMUND OLIVER PENNIL
Read more..Mr. Pennil- Brief Biography