Advocate For Trini Prisoner

Advocate For Trini Prisoner

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Comments: In accordance to the Human Rights Report 2008, lengthy pretrial detention resulting from heavy court backlogs and an inefficient judicial system continued to be a problem. Out of a prison population of 3,803, 1,595 inmates awaited trial at year's end (2008), compared with 578 in 2007. Of the 212 female prisoners, 108 inmates awaited trial at year's end (2008). Many persons under indictment waited months, if not years, for their trial dates in the High Court. An added inefficiency resulted from the legal requirement that anyone charged and detained must appear in person for a hearing before magistrate's court every 10 days, if only to have the case postponed for a further 10 days, pending conclusion of the investigation. Officials cited an increase in the number of arrests and an antiquated note-taking system in most magistrate courts as explanations for the backlog.
At this time I am being kept away from the responsibilities of my wife, children and the development of my business and myself. I have been waiting an indictment of the right classification to be signed by the Director of Public Prosecution's Office for over twenty (20) months now or a complete dismissal of this case if the state sees it necessary. I am all about fighting crime, seeking justice and I do respect and appreciate any immediate assistance which can be given.

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