The law defines who counts as a judicial officer. This includes any judge or person who runs a court or tribunal, the Chief Registrar or a court registrar, and any other court official named by law. These officials have special powers and responsibilities in the justice system. Knowing who is a judicial officer helps you understand who can make legal decisions affecting your case.

a judge or any person who presides over a court or tribunal howsoever described;

the Chief Registrar or a registrar of a court;

such other person holding any office connected with a court as may be prescribed by law.

In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “judicial officer” means—

Article 151: Defines the term "judicial officer" for the purposes of this Chapter.

Article 151: Who Is a Judicial Officer in Uganda?

Judicial Service Commission

151.Interpretation

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