ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
High Court (Organization and Administration) Act
39. Rules
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
39. Rules
(1)The Chief Justice may make Rules generally for the effective organization and administration of the High Court.(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), such Rules may provide for the—(a)conduct of the election of the Principal Judge;(b)procedure of removal of the President of the Court;(c)disposal of urgent and priority matters during Court recess;(d)disposal of matters within twelve months from the date the Court sets the matters down for hearing;(e)automation of Court records, case management, protection and sharing of Court information and the use of information communication technology;(f)form, style, storage, maintenance and retrieval of Court records; and(g)procedure relating to contempt of court.(3)For the purposes of Article 94(6) of the Constitution—(a)the purpose and objective of the delegation under this section is to enable the Chief Justice to make rules to provide for the better administration and organization of the Court;(b)the authority of the Chief Justice to make rules under this Act is limited to bringing into effect the provisions of this Act and fulfilment of the objectives specified under this section;(c)the principles and standard applicable to the rules made under this section are those set out in the Interpretations and General Provisions Act (Cap. 2) and the Statutory Instruments Act (Cap. 2A).