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> What is the Judicial Service Commission?

The Judicial Service Commission is an Independent Commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya and operationalized by the Judicial Service Act No. 1 of 2011.

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> What does the Judicial Service Commission do?

Under Article 172 of the Constitution: I. Recommend to the President persons for appointment a

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> What are the possible outcomes of a complaint a judicial officer or judicial staff?

1. Complaint may be dismissed or2. Judicial officer or Judicial staff may be reprimanded, severely reprimanded, dismissed from judic

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> How long does JSC take to determine a complaint/petition?

Six (6) months. The Commission may extend the period depending on the circumstances and complexity of the complaint/petition

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> What are the possible outcomes of a petition against a judge?

1. The Petition may be dismissed or2. The Commission may forward the petition to the President to appoint a tribunal to inquire into

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> Who can you complain against?

Judge, Judicial Officer (Magistrates, Kadhis, Registrars), Judicial Staff (Judiciary & JSC), or a Court Station

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> Who can Lodge a Complaint with the Commission?

Any person. However, a complainant/petitioner may authorize any person including a legal representative to lodge the petition on their behalf.

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> How does JSC protect the complainant or petitioner from possible victimization?

The process of handling complaints/petition against judges, judicial officers and staff is confidential.

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> Does JSC communicate to the complainant the outcome of the complaint/petition?

The Commission shall upon receipt of the complaint/petition acknowledge receipt.The Commission shall upon consideration of the compl

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> What can one do if dissatisfied with the JSC determination of a complaint/petition?

A complainant/petitioner who is dissatisfied with the decision of the Commission upon hearing and final determination has no right of appeal.

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Data Protection Statement for the Judicial Service Commission

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is committed to ensuring that all personal data and information entrusted to us are handled in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. We...

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> What can one do if dissatisfied with the JSC determination of a complaint/petition?

Category: Knowledgebase

A complainant/petitioner who is dissatisfied with the decision of the Commission upon hearing and final determination has no right of appeal.

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> What is the Judicial Service Commission?

Category: Knowledgebase

The Judicial Service Commission is an Independent Commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya and operationalized by the Judicial Service Act No. 1 of 2011. The mandate of th...

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> What are the possible outcomes of a petition against a judge?

Category: Knowledgebase

1. The Petition may be dismissed or2. The Commission may forward the petition to the President to appoint a tribunal to inquire into the matter and make binding recommendations to the President.

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> Who can Lodge a Complaint with the Commission?

Category: Knowledgebase

Any person. However, a complainant/petitioner may authorize any person including a legal representative to lodge the petition on their behalf.

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> What does the Judicial Service Commission do?

Category: Knowledgebase

Under Article 172 of the Constitution: I. Recommend to the President persons for appointment as Judges. II. Review and make recommendations on condition of service for Judges, Judicial Officers and St...

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> How does JSC protect the complainant or petitioner from possible victimization?

Category: Knowledgebase

The process of handling complaints/petition against judges, judicial officers and staff is confidential. The Commission shall not victimize any person for lodging a complaint/petition against a judge,...

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> What are the possible outcomes of a complaint a judicial officer or judicial staff?

Category: Knowledgebase

1. Complaint may be dismissed or2. Judicial officer or Judicial staff may be reprimanded, severely reprimanded, dismissed from judicial service or retired in public interest.

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> Does JSC communicate to the complainant the outcome of the complaint/petition?

Category: Knowledgebase

The Commission shall upon receipt of the complaint/petition acknowledge receipt.The Commission shall upon consideration of the complaint/petition communicate the outcome to all the parties.

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> How long does JSC take to determine a complaint/petition?

Category: Knowledgebase

Six (6) months. The Commission may extend the period depending on the circumstances and complexity of the complaint/petition

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> Who can you complain against?

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Judge, Judicial Officer (Magistrates, Kadhis, Registrars), Judicial Staff (Judiciary & JSC), or a Court Station

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