Overview

Article 152 of Rwanda Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda provides that courts consist of Ordinary and Specialized Courts. Ordinary Courts are comprised of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, the High Court and its 5 chambers, Intermediate Courts and Primary Courts. Specialized Courts are comprised of Commercial Courts and Military Courts. An organic law may establish or remove an ordinary or specialized court.

Vision, Mission and Core Value

An independent and trusted Judiciary delivering timely and quality justice

High Council of the Judiciary

As stipulated by the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 2003 revised in 2015, especially in article 149, and in accordance to article 5 and 6…

Courts Structure

Article 153 of Rwanda Constitution of 2003 as revised in 2023 provides that courts consist of Ordinary and Specialized Courts.

Our Judges

The Judiciary of Rwanda is composed of 320 JUDGES; ie. 7 judges at the Supreme Court level, 15 judges at the Court of Appeal level, 32 judges at High…

Administration of Courts

Administration of Courts The Judiciary is under the authority of the High Council of Judiciary which is chaired by the Honorable Chief Justice who…

Court Registries

Each court has the registry as per the Law nº 012/2018of04/04/2018 determining the organisation and functioning of the Judiciary.