Distribution of judgements

Overview

Decisions of the High Court and Court of Appeal are available in hard copy or electronic format by email to members of the public who subscribe to receive them quarterly throughout the year.

Who is eligible?

Any individual or organisation can request this service from the High Court and Court of Appeal.

How do I get this service?
  • Members of the public can subscribe for this service at the Court of Appeal .  ​
  • Members of the public can collect the judgments after every session.  
  • Physical copies of these judgements are only available at the High Courts. 
  • Additionally, judgments are available online on the South African Legal Information Institute (SAFLII) website. ​
  • Payment for subscriptions can only be made in person at any court.  A copy of the subscription payment receipt is sent to the Court of Appeal for processing.
  • Alternatively, members of the public can sign up for individual judgements and pay per page.
What supporting documents are required?

Presentation of the receipt.

How long will this service take?

Registration is available at the High Court and members of the public can collect the latest judgement as soon as payment is made.

How much does it cost?
  • An annual charge of BWP1,500.00 applies.  
  • Alternatively, individual judgments can be requested at BWP5.00 per printed page. 
  • Payment is only accepted in cash.
Where can I obtain this service?

Court of Appeal

Private Bag 00316

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel: (+267) 371 8000  
 

Gaborone High Court

P O Box 00220

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel: (+267) 3718000

Fax: (+267) 3915119 

 

Francistown High Court

Private Bag F13

Francistown

Botswana

Tel: +267 241 2125

Fax. (+267) 2416378

 

Lobatse High Court

Private Bag 001

Lobatse

Botswana

Tel: (+267) 5338000

Fax: (+267) 5332317

Where can I get more information on this Service

The Registrar and Master
High Court - Gaborone
Private Bag 00220
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel: (+267) 3718000 / (+267) 3971706
Fax: (+267) 3915119 

 

The Deputy Registrar
High court of Botswana
Private Bag F13
Francistown
Tel: (+267) 2412125 / (+267) 2416378
Fax. (+267) 2416378

 

The Deputy Registrar
High Court - Lobatse
Private Bag 001
Lobatse
Botswana
Tel: (+267) 5338000 / (+267) 5332317
Fax: (+267) 5332317

 

Opening hours are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except public holidays.

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