LOT MOROKA

A judicial officer with a combined 32 years experience in judicial decision making, court management and leadership, having joined the Administration of Justice as a Magistrate in 1992 and served at that level till appointment to Judgeship in 2010. Served as Magistrate Grade II; Magistrate Grade I; Senior Magistrate; Principal Magistrate; Chief Magistrate and Regional Magistrate during which he contributed immensely towards the reforms and a improvement of conditions of service of magistrates. Has demonstrated great proficiency and skill in handling complex civil and criminal cases including complex corruption and economic crimes cases. Contributed to fundamental reforms in the Administration of Justice which include; Judicial Case Management Systems (JCM); Computerized Management System (CRMS); Creation of Small Claims Court);Traffic Court; Family Court; Introduction of Motion Courts in the Magistrate Courts; Establishment of Maun Division of the High Court e.t.c. Has demonstrated consistent faithful service to the course of justice. Currently serving as Judge President of the Francistown Division of the High Court of Botswana, a post through which he is responsible for spearheading the implementation of the organizational strategic plan coupled with the road map and vision of the Chief Justice towards an agile and responsive justice system. Has a proven track record in rendering sound decisions and upholding judicial integrity. Demonstrated proficiency in legal courtroom management and protection of fundamental rights and upholding the rule of law. He is a thorough bred judicial officer.

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