St Peter Port·Professional Service
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223-year heritage (1803)
The court's origins trace to the reign of King John (early 13th century). The earliest reference to a court building in St Peter Port dates from the 12th century in a district known as La Plaiderie. The current building was constructed in 1799 with the first sitting in 1803, and has been expanded repeatedly, most recently in 2006.
Royal Court of Guernsey is the Bailiwick's principal court of law, presided over by the Bailiff and up to 12 Jurats, with jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters. It houses the Greffe, which administers the civil registry of births, deaths, marriages, and property transactions, and serves as the seat of the States of Deliberation. The court traces its origins to the early 13th century; the current building in St Peter Port dates to 1799. —
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Advice and representation across a broad range of legal, documentation, and compliance matters.
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Law officer advocate · Government legal adviser · Criminal and civil court proceedings · Magistrate's Court · Court of Appeal · Ecclesiastical Court · Contracts Court · Matrimonial Causes Division · petty debts · enforcement
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Key dates and recorded company events for Royal Court of Guernsey.
Other businesses under Royal Court of Guernsey, across all of Island Graph.
HM Greffier (The Greffe) is Guernsey's official court registry, handling vital records, property transactions, and court administration since the 13th century.
HM Sheriff is the Royal Court of Guernsey's statutory enforcement office, executing court orders, serving legal process, and performing ceremonial duties.
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Independent ombudsman service — resolving financial services complaints
Official court registry — property, records, and civil administration.
Statutory enforcement office — executing court orders and serving legal process
Probate Authority: Grants, Wills, Marriage Licences
Government legal advisors — prosecution, public and commercial law.
Statutory office investigating child welfare referrals; tribunal gatekeeper