New Gun Courts and Digital Bail | Barbados News

Two new gun courts are set to launch by January at the Henry Forde and David Simmons Legal and Judicial Complex, targeting unlawful firearm possession and easing pressure on other courts. Construction is underway to make space, signaling judicial expansion. Meanwhile, magistrates’ courts are upgrading their internet infrastructure to enable virtual bail hearings — reducing prisoner trips and freeing up prison resources. The digital overhaul also aims to streamline administrative tasks like fine collection and child maintenance payments through centralized systems. A major new development: a “command center” at Six Roads will oversee all court finances, replacing the outdated model of individual court bank accounts for greater accountability and transparency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/09/14/gun-courts-by-january-cj/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f07986d381503d7e Report issues to [email protected].