ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Children (Guardianship) (Practice and Procedure) Rules, 2024
50. Proceedings to be conducted expeditiously
Edition: 2024-10-18 · In force
50. Proceedings to be conducted expeditiously
(1)Proceedings under these Part shall be undertaken expeditiously and, subject to subrule (2), be determined within sixty days from the date of filing of the case.(2)The Court may, in exceptional circumstances, and where justifiable reasons exist, extend the time for the determination of the case upon the lapse of the period set at subrule (1).(3)Where the Court extends time under subrule (2), it shall—(a)record the exceptional circumstances or reasons that justified the extension;(b)indicate in the proceedings the period of extension;(c)henceforth hear the case on priority basis.(4)Every Court station shall prepare and submit quarterly reports to the Registrar of the Court in Form No. GR13 as set out in the Schedule, regarding cases where extension of time has been made under this rule.