Functions and Practices
of the Rivers State ACJMC

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Functions of the ACJMC

The speedy and smooth running of the administration of criminal justice

The effective and efficient application of the Rivers State Administration of Criminal Justice Law by the relevant agencies

That criminal matters are speedily dealt with

That congestion of criminal cases in courts is drastically reduced

That congestion in correctional centres in the state is reduced to the minimum

That decisions on parole are speedily and effectively dealt with

That persons awaiting trial are not detained at Custodial Centres

That the relationship among the organs charged with the responsibility for administration of criminal justice is cordial and there exists maximum co-operation amongst the organs in the administration of criminal justice in the State

The collating, analysing and publishing of information in relation to the administration of the criminal justice sector in the State

Submission of quarterly reports to the Chief Judge to keep him informed of developments requiring necessary action towards improved criminal justice delivery

That any other activity necessary for the effective and efficient administration of criminal justice is implemented

Our Practices

MONITORING

Monitoring the activities of the Nigeria Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies, the Judiciary, Ministry of Justice, Nigeria Correctional Service Rivers State Command, all other Criminal Justice institutions and Stakeholders to ensure that their activities are in compliance with the Provisions of the Rivers State Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) and other related statutes.

SUPERVISION

Supervise the monthly Inspection by Magistrates of Police Stations and other places of detention in the State and the submission of monthly reports and quarterly returns by relevant criminal justice institutions as required by the ACJL.

PUBLICATION

Receive, Collate and Publish Statutory Reports and Returns from relevant Criminal Justice Institutions and present them to the Council for deliberations and necessary actions. We also receive reports/complaints from individuals on abandoned Criminal matters pending in Courts or at other Criminal Justice Institution with a view to resolving the challenges.

TRAININGS

Strategise and Organise Programmes and Visits generally geared towards decongesting the Custodial Centres, Police Stations and other Law Enforcement Agencies, effective Management of Custodial Centres, Decongestion of old Criminal Cases in the Courts and the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Speedy trial of Criminal Cases, unlawful detention, Collaboration and Co-operation amongst criminal justice institutions, etc.

STATUTORY MEETINGS

Organising Statutory Meetings and Trainings for Council Members, other Criminal Justice Institutions and Stakeholders to foster synergy amongst the various Criminal Justice Actors.

PARTNERSHIP

We partner with NGOs and Institutions with a bias for Criminal Justice in advocating for provision of resources, both human, material and capital necessary to boost compliance with the provisions of the Law, educating and creating public awareness on the rights and obligations of Citizens and State, in achieving a crime-free Society.