27/11/2025
10th Judicial Circuit Court Holds Formal Sitting of Appointed and Commissioner Magistrates in Voinjama City.
By David S Kolee
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November 27,2025
The 10th Judicial Circuit Court in Lofa County held a formal sitting of appointed and commissioned Magistrates in Voinjama City on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
The event brought together Magistrates, including His Hon. Abraham Kantie assigned in Salayea Magisterial Court, Her Hon. Cllr. Josephine Kettor assigned in Zorzor Magisterial Court, and His Hon. Harris M. Boakai assigned Voinjama Magisterial Court.
Assigned Circuit Court Judge and Presiding, His Honor Pape Suah, charged the Magistrates to uphold the rule of law, interpret the law, and maintain the dignity of the law.
He emphasized the importance of following established rules and procedures, particularly sections 10.3, 10.4, and 10.6 of the Criminal Procedure Law, when issuing writ warrants.
Judge Suah advised the Magistrates to summon accused individuals at least twice before issuing a writ and ensure that such writs are issued between Monday and Thursday at 12:00 PM for manor cases .He further urged them to remain impartial and serve their communities with neutrality and sincerity.
Speaking in separate remarks, Lofa County Attorney, Cllr. J. Luther Sumo, Defense Cllr. Tobey J. Raynes, and the representative for the Trial Judges Association of Liberia, Lofa branch His Honor Cyprian Yamah, reaffirmed their support for the Judge's charges. The newly appointed Magistrates expressed their applause the Judge and pledged to fully commit to upholding the law.
The 10th Judicial Circuit Court oversees eight Magisterial courts in Lofa County, including Voinjama, Foya, Kolahum, Salayea, Vahun, Wologisi/Lisco, Zegolimai, and Zorzor City.