Where is CCJ headquarters located?

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Caribbean Court of Justice/Headquarters locations
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ; Dutch: Caribisch Hof van Justitie; French: Cour Caribéenne de Justice) is the judicial institution of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Established in 2005, it is based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Can a CCJ be issued without an address?

Filing a CCJ Claim without knowing an address is impossible. Well technically you can file the claim and you may get the judgment but you run the risk of having the judgment set aside as the debtor will have no knowledge of the proceedings.

Does CCJ affect address?

A CCJ is linked to the individual rather than the property so if the debt collection agency updates their system to show that the person in debt no longer lives with you, this will remove any record of the CCJ at your address. Therefore a CCJ for someone else should not affect your address.

How do I pay a county court Judgement?

What’s the best way to pay a CCJ? You need to pay the business or person you owe money to, or their solicitor. Don’t accidentally pay the courts. It’s always useful to have proof of payment, so the best option is a bank transfer.

Who created the CCJ?

The Official Seal, designed by two young Caribbean graphic artists, was subsequently crafted in brass and teak by renowned Caribbean chemist, metallurgist and jewelry, Gillian Bishop.

Is Jamaica a member of the CCJ?

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) was established in 2005. It is located in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Jamaica and other CARICOM countries are taking steps toward making the CCJ their final appellate court. In 2015, the House of Representatives voted for Jamaica to institute the CCJ as its final appellate court.

Can you get a CCJ without knowing?

Many individuals will be unaware of these CCJs for months, or even years, and quite often will only realise when it comes to applying for a mortgage, loan, or anything else that relies on a credit rating.

Can I ignore a CCJ?

A CCJ is not a criminal offence. You can’t get sent to prison for not being able to pay this money. But if you ignore a CCJ, your creditor may send bailiffs round to your house or try to get money deducted from your wages. If you take action speedily, these can usually be avoided.

Can a CCJ be removed?

If you don’t owe the debt You can ask the court to set aside the CCJ by filling in form N244. If the court agrees that you don’t owe the money, your CCJ will be removed from the Register. Removing the entry could take up to 4 weeks. It should be easier for you to get credit after the entry has been removed.

Does a CCJ ever expire?

How long does a CCJ stay on your credit report? A CCJ will stay on your credit report for six years, even if you pay it off during this time. After six years it will no longer appear on your credit report, even if you’ve not paid it all off by then.

Can Lowell issue a CCJ?

Lowell Financial do not issue County Court Judgements (CCJs), but if you fail to work with us we might instruct Lowell Solicitors to act on our behalf, who may request a CCJ from the court.

Which Caribbean countries use CCJ?

Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)

• Established: 2001.
• Location: Trinidad and Tobago.
• Areas of work: Law.
• Members: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago.

Where can I get a CCJ issued to me?

Most CCJ’s are issued by the County Court Business Centre. Click here for their full contact details. If the CCJ was issued by a different court, you can find their contact details here. I recommend phoning them at first.

Why was my CCJ sent to the wrong address?

If you’ve just discovered a CCJ that you knew nothing about, the most likely explanation is that all the court papers were sent to a previous address. When moving house, there’s so much to think about and it’s easy to forget to update everyone with your new contact details.

Can a court order a CCJ be set aside?

Ultimately, only a court can order that a CCJ be set aside. Often, this means you need to make an application and attend a hearing to give evidence. However, if the claimant consents to judgment being set aside, a court hearing will not usually be necessary.

Do you need to check your credit report for CCJ?

Although credit checks from other agencies can potentially have a detrimental impact on your credit rating, checking your own credit report does not. So, feel free to check as often as you need to. The credit report will give you some vital information about the CCJ. In particular, it will tell you:

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