ALLOCATION OF ATTORNEYS TO POOR LITIGANTS

            Service Description

There is a provision in the Rules of the High Court  and Magistrates Courts, where upon successful application for legal assistance  by a poor litigant, who is unable to  raise money to pay an attorney/lawyer to represent her/him, can get government assistance to pay for the legal fees for her/him.

How do I obtain The Service?

Make an application to sue or defend as a pauper to the Registrar in the case of the High Court and to the Magistrate in the case of the Magistrate Court.  The application must be supported by affidavit stating fully the grounds of action or defence and the particulars of one’s means.

How do I apply for service?

Same as above.

Cost involved in obtaining service.

Free

Where can I get more information?

The Registrar’s Office                                

High Court, Lobatse

Private Bag 001

Lobatse

Tel:  5330396/7

Email:  jmanzunzu@gov.bw

OR

The Registrar’s Office

High Court, Francistown

Private Bag F13

Francistown

Tel: 2412125

Emal : Gketlogetswe@gov.bw

OR

Clerk of the Court’s office

Any Magistrate Court  (Country wide)

( Please go to Court contact link)