Court Management Services is a Court Services organization that was set up in August 2009 by the Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and in collaboration with the Public Sector Modernization Division (PSMD), Cabinet Office. The establishment of the Court Management Service (CMS) serves to restructure the institutional framework through which administrative services are provided to the Courts and further strengthen judicial independence. The agency’s establishment is designed to enable the Judiciary and the Courts to have greater input in budgetary decisions and execution of activities surrounding the operations of the Courts. The organization is responsible for performing a range of Court-related administrative services. Specifically;
- · Finance and Accounts
- · Human Resource Management and Administration
- · Information Communication Technology Services
- · Customer/Client Services
- · Property Management and Maintenance
- · Internal Audit
VISION
The Vision of the Court Management Services is: “To become leaders in court administration services.”
MISSION
The Mission of the Court Management Services is: “To Provide efficient and effective administrative services to the courts of Jamaica using the most innovative methods thus contributing to an improved justice system.” Core Values of the Court Management Services are:
- Dependability – Foundation for Trust
- Helpfulness – Responding to the Needs of Clients
- Fairness & Equity – One Standard for All
- Professionalism – Performing with excellence, integrity and reliability
- Respect – Giving due regard to everyone
- Motivation and Recognition – Acknowledging the worth and work of individuals; expression of gratitude