ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Children (Foster Care) (Practice and Procedure) Rules
24. Matters to be handled at the pre-trial conference
Edition: 2024-10-18 · In force
24. Matters to be handled at the pre-trial conference
(1)At the pre-trial conference, the Court shall confirm—(a)the filing and service of pleadings;(b)amendment of pleadings where necessary;(c)the participation of the child at the hearing;(d)parties to attend at the hearing;(e)whether appropriate measures required under rule 29 have been put in place to ensure the participation of the child;(f)custody and care of the child during the pendency of the proceedings;(g)the date set for the hearing of the application and service of parties;(i)mode by which the proceedings will be conducted;(j)any other matter that promotes the welfare of the child and the expeditious disposal of the case.(2)At the pre-trial conference, the Court shall complete the hearing checklist in Form No. FCR7 set out in the Schedule.(3)Where the originating summons is uncontested, the Court may, after confirming the requirements set out at sections 171(4) and 176 of the Act, proceed to determine the application on the date set for pre-trial conference.