Hong Kong Judiciary Information 香港司法機構資訊 - 26/01/2022 -

Reminder:-

法庭進一步增加社交距離

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下稿代司法機構發出:

司法機構今日(一月二十六日)宣布,因應最新的公共衞生情況和相關發展,除一月六日所公布下調法院大樓內人數上限的措施外,由明日(一月二十七日)起,各級法院的登記處、會計部和其他提供支援服務的辦事處將縮短辦公時間。
法庭事務是必要的公共服務,有助有效執行司法工作。上述措施連同下調法院大樓內的人數上限,旨在減少法庭使用者和司法機構的工作人員在法院大樓內的人數和逗留時間,以確保法庭在情況許可下能繼續安全地維持運作。

登記處、會計部及提供支援服務的辦事處
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由一月二十七日起,各級法院的登記處和會計部將縮短辦公時間,經調整後的辦公時間為星期一至五上午八時四十五分至下午十二時三十分及下午二時至五時(公眾假期除外)。因此,登記處和會計部能處理的事務將會減少,等候時間或會延長。
同樣地,由一月二十七日起,各個為法庭使用者及公眾提供支援服務的辦事處亦將縮短辦公時間,詳情載於附件。
為配合縮短辦公時間,司法機構會採取更嚴緊的人群管理和社交距離措施,以確保在整個辦公時間內法庭使用者在有關辦事處範圍的數目維持在人數限制之內。如有需要,指定區域亦會實施特別排隊安排。
司法機構呼籲所有法庭使用者避免於繁忙時間,例如上午及下午的較後時段,前往有關辦事處。

法庭程序
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所有法庭聆訊一般將繼續如期進行,除非法庭另作指示。如有任何更改,法庭將向訴訟各方給予具體指示。
就民事程序而言,在適合情況下,法庭或將更多使用遙距聆訊及/或以書面方式處理案件。法庭將就個別案件給予指示。


Court to further enhance social distancing

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The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:
The Judiciary announced today (January 26) that in light of the latest public health situation and related developments, with effect from tomorrow (January 27), the operating hours of the registries, accounts offices and other supporting offices of all levels of court will be reduced, following the reduction in capacity limits of court premises announced on January 6.
Court business is an essential public service which enables the effective and efficient administration of justice. The above measure, together with the reduced capacity limits of court premises, seeks to reduce both total number of court users and support staff in court premises as well as their duration of stay, so as to ensure that the courts can continue to carry on business as safely as circumstances permit.

Registries, Accounts Offices and Supporting Offices
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From January 27 onwards, the registries and accounts offices of all levels of courts will reduce their operating hours to 8.45am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 5pm (Monday to Friday, except public holidays). As a result, the capacity of the registry and accounts services will be reduced. Delays may be expected.
Similarly, from January 27 onwards, various offices that provide support services to court users and the public will also reduce their operating hours as set out at Annex.
To tie in with the reduced operating hours, the Judiciary will put in place more stringent crowd control and social distancing measures to keep the total number of court users present in such offices within the reduced capacity limits throughout the operating hours. Where necessary, there will also be special queuing arrangements at designated areas.
The Judiciary appeals to all court users to avoid coming to these offices at peak hours, such as late mornings and late afternoons.

Court Proceedings
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All court hearings will generally continue to proceed as scheduled unless directed otherwise by the court. Parties will be given specific directions by the court should there be any changes.
For civil proceedings, the court may make greater use of remote hearings and/or paper disposal for proceedings where appropriate. The court will give directions for individual cases in this regard.

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