The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department is an official sponsor and supporter of the inaugural UAE Customer Service Week and a senior representative of ADJD will make a presenation at the Customer Service Week Forum taking place in Abu Dhabi on June 22.
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department fulfills its mission through a number of courts, public prosecution offices and judicial services centers located throughout the emirate. It provides services related to the protection of rights and freedoms, within a comprehensive system, thanks to highly-qualified judges, professionals, employees and administrative staff.
Based on this vision, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in His Capacity as the Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, issued law No. (23) of 2006 to restructure Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. The law represented a first step in Abu Dhabi's pursuit to establish a world class independent judicial system that administers justice impartially and safeguard the rule of the law.
Law (23) provided for the establishment of the Judicial Council to be headed by the President of the Court of Cassation. It approves judge appointments, promotions and secondments; and it is to be consulted over matters related to the judiciary and Public Prosecution.
The Law also stipulated the formation of Courts of First Instance, Appeal and Cassation in the Emirate. Courts of First Instance are constituted of civil, commercial, criminal, administrative and personal status circuits, as well other circuits to be formed upon recommendations by the Judicial Council. Moreover, the Law pointed out the qualifications to be met by the staff in charge of adjudication, established Public Prosecution headed by the Attorney General and a sufficient number of members.
Under the same Law too, two Divisions were established within the Department: Implementation and Judicial Inspection. The former ensures that judgments are enforced and provides the judicial services; while the latter, reporting to the Judicial Council, conducts regular inspections to evaluate the judge and public prosecutor work performance.
ADJD's Vision
An efficient and independent judicial system based on excellence that provides world-class judicial services.
ADJD's Mission
Safeguard the rule of law by ensuring justice, freedom and peace in society
ADJD's Values
- Judicial Independence
- Fairness and Integrity
- Customer Service Commitment to Excellence
- Teamwork
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Contact ADJD
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department Main Court
PO Box: 84
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Location:
Mussafah Street, near Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Telephone number: 02-651-2222
Hours of Service:
Sunday to Thursday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
For more information, please visit ADJD's website at www.adjd.gov.ae
To provide feedback or suggestions, please send an e-mail to comments@adjd.gov.ae or call the call center at 8002353.