CARICOM Treaty Database
Objective of Treaty / Agreement / Convention
This Agreement aware that the establishment of the Court is a further step in the deepening of regional integration process, provides for the establishment of the CCJ and the memberships and establishment and seat of the court, establishment of the Regional Judicial and Legal Service Commission, tenure of office of judges, Constitution of the court, original jurisdiction of the court, appellate jurisdiction of the court, and enforcement, financial and final provisions.
Date of Signature
| Country | Date of Signature |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 14 February 2001 |
| Barbados | 14 February 2001 |
| Belize | 14 February 2001 |
| Dominica | 15 February 2003 |
| Grenada | 14 February 2001 |
| Guyana | 14 February 2001 |
| Jamaica | 14 February 2001 |
| St Kitts and Nevis | 14 February 2001 |
| Saint Lucia | 14 February 2001 |
| St Vincent and the Grenadines | 15 February 2003 |
| Suriname | 14 February 2001 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 14 February 2001 |
Date of Ratification
| Country | Date of Ratification |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 17 February 2005 |
| Barbados | 22 July 2002 |
| Belize | 27 November 2002 |
| Dominica | 8 April 2003 |
| Grenada | 1 July 2003 |
| Guyana | 23 July 2002 |
| Jamaica | 9 June 2003 |
| St Kitts and Nevis | 14 January 2004 |
| Saint Lucia | 5 July 2002 |
| St Vincent and the Grenadines | 17 March 2003 |
| Suriname | 9 June 2003 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 18 October 2002 |
Date of Accession
| Country | Date of Accession |
|---|---|
Resolution / Withdrawal
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
Key Dates & Classification
Date Opened for Signature
14 February 2001
Date Entry into Force
23 July 2002
Location Opened for Signature
St. Michael, Barbados
Treaty Type
Agreement
Treaty File
Agreement Establishing The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) .PDF