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The High Court in St. John\u2019s has introduced the E-Litigation Portal Criminal Module, streamlining case filings in the criminal division. <\/p>

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Acting Chief Justice Mario Michel participated in the launch, with Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin praising the system for enhancing efficiency, accessibility, case management, and reducing costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acting DPP Shannon Jones-Gittens welcomed the anticipated time and cost savings, while Bar Association President Cherissa Roberts-Thomas noted its significance. <\/p>

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This marks the expansion of the E-Litigation Portal, already in use in civil and family courts, with Antigua now among six states utilizing the system.<\/p>

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The High Court in St. John\u2019s has introduced the E-Litigation Portal Criminal Module, streamlining case filings in the criminal division. Acting Chief Justice Mario Michel participated in the launch, with Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin praising the system for enhancing efficiency, accessibility, case management, and reducing costs. 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