ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Children (Guardianship) (Practice and Procedure) Rules, 2024
44. Matters to be handled at the pre-trial conference
Edition: 2024-10-18 · In force
44. Matters to be handled at the pre-trial conference
(1)At the pre-trial conference, the Court shall confirm among other things—(a)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 50 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 and service of parties;(i)the disposal of any preliminary or interlocutory matters;(j)mode by which the proceedings will be conducted;(k)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. GR11 set out in the Schedule.(3)Where the case is uncontested, the Court may consider the pleadings and reports on record, as well as oral submissions, if any, and proceed to determine the case on the date set for pre-trial conference.